Sell in May!
The Sell in May effect, refers to the market anomaly that pretty much all of the return on stocks is realized in the months November through April, while there is […]
Tag Archives: Seasonality
December Delight!
December is near. For many of us the best month of the year. And that’s not just because of all the festivities. December brings happiness to investors as well. Below […]
Seven Charts on Market Behavior in September
September is upon us! This means we are entering the calendar month that’s considered by many as the cruelest for equities. And this year, as a ‘bonus’, it follows an […]
Week End Blog – With Slow Growth, Oil Scares and Currency Wars
The Euro zone only grew 0.2% in the third quarter, and yet this was a positive surprise. And to make clear just how slow growth has been, that same 0.2% […]
Seasonal Patterns in Financial Markets – An Overview
It’s been almost two weeks since the first of November, traditionally the start of the best period for financial markets. Well, at least for equities it is. But what about […]
September, the worst month, is here! But are investors anticipating return patterns?
Some stories are just great for recycling. And the ‘September is bad for equities’ story is one of them. You don’t have to dwell too long in the financial markets […]
Will September Hurt Equities?
Historically, September has on average not been a good month for equities. A well-known fact, which has been mentioned many times before. But, that does not mean it’s useless to […]
