“Elections may represent a short-term uncertainty, but we would use associated market weakness as a buying opportunity, similar to the opportunity created by last year's disengagement from Gaza.”
“We don't see any reason for panic despite election time. If anything, the coming elections are proving to be a positive catalyst for the market based on preliminary indications of a broad centrist coalition forming - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will remain in power, but in charge of a broader, more stable coalition.”