Market Strategies

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Market Timing- Seasonality

I wonder if anybody trades the market seasonality as one of the strategies. I have learned that to be in the market from late Nov to April would maximize the investment returns over the years; and to be in the market from May to October will provide the least returns. Last year I stayed in the market all year and my portfolio was down 30% during May to September. Looking back I really should have been in cash then and take a good vacation.

On the other hand during summer there may be some good bargains in the market to initiate small positions if you have cash.

I would like to know other people’s experiences on this board with regard to the market seasonality.