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title: Q4 typically marks the low part of Midterm cycle, delivering the best returns through Q2 of Pre-election Year, averaging +17% returns and a 100% hit rate.
description: "Source: NDR, Finom Group\n@GroupFinom"
---

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# [Q4 typically marks the low part of Midterm cycle, delivering the best returns through Q2 of Pre-election Year, averaging +17% returns and a 100% hit rate.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/q4-typically-marks-the-low-part-of-midterm-cycle-delivering-the-best-returns-through-q2-of-pre-election-year-averaging-17-returns-and-a-100-hit-rate)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Oct 19, 2026, 3:37:26 PM

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