Government Shutdowns: Politicians Think They Matter

(They Don't)

Author

Don Kaufman
September 30, 2025

Hey there, Gianni here. 

Politicians love to tell you how important they are. Makes you wanna throw up, honestly.

I've traded through every government shutdown since 2013, and here's what I've learned: these people create drama because they think the world revolves around them. 

It doesn't.

What actually happens to your money:

  • 2013: Markets basically shrugged, up 1.5% during the 16-day tantrum

  • 2018: Up 10%+ but that was recovery from the Fed freakout, not shutdown magic

  • Historical reality: About half the time you make money, half the time you don't

Look, I'm not gonna lie to you and say it's "free money" - that's the kind of BS politicians pull. 

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