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Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:48:37 PM
Chart of the Day: Sell in May?
The stock market has entered what has historically been the weakest half of the year. Today's chart illustrates that investing in the S&P 500 during the months of November through April accounted for the vast majority of S&P 500 gains since 1950. While the May through October periods has seen mild gains during major bull markets (i.e. 1950-56 & 1982-97), the overall out performance during the months of November through April is nevertheless compelling. Hence the saying, “sell in May and walk away.” Stay tuned...
The stock market has entered what has historically been the weakest half of the year. Today's chart illustrates that investing in the S&P 500 during the months of November through April accounted for the vast majority of S&P 500 gains since 1950. While the May through October periods has seen mild gains during major bull markets (i.e. 1950-56 & 1982-97), the overall out performance during the months of November through April is nevertheless compelling. Hence the saying, “sell in May and walk away.” Stay tuned...
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