Name an issue and your political compass will guide your feelings toward it.
I often tell people whatrsquo;s most important isnrsquo;t whether you belong to political party A or B but that you are engaged and active in particular issues that are important to you.
As investment managers, itrsquo;s important for us to follow political issues because they can affect how different investments perform.
For instance, proposed changes to Americarsquo;s healthcare system can significantly impact the pharmaceutical, insurance and health services industries.
As important as it is to stay informed, we also must keep our personal politics aside at the office in order to look pragmatically at the investment impact.
If yoursquo;re one of those people who enjoy engaging in spirited debate on the issues of the day, then I have a something for you. A friend forwarded me this political spectrum quiz earlier this week that may be able to give you a better idea.
The quiz is unique because it not only measures where you stand on an issue, but also gauges how strong that stance is.
The quiz is not without its faults; some questions are polarizing just the way they are written but perhaps that was the intent in order to help galvanize your views.
Regardless if yoursquo;re a member of political party A, B or Z, itrsquo;s fun to engage in healthy debate and work in an environment with diverse opinions. If nothing else, itrsquo;s a fun way to check and see if your results are consistent with your convictions.
So where do you stand?
Take the Quiz*
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