Seasonality Trends – For August 2019

January is usually a good month for the stock market as investors are full of positive anticipation for the year ahead. However, with the various Indexes near all-time highs, it might be prudent to adopt a cautious approach to investing this month and, indeed, this year. [more]

The summer months, including part of September, typically are bearish months for the stock market, and it is usual to witness increased volatility as September proceeds. Then, historically, from about mid-September until about mid-January, the market exhibits a decided upturn, although usually a little bumpy along the way. [more]

October traditionally marks the start of a seven month positive period for the general market. Of course, there are always exceptions. However, this year, October has been exceptional with the S&P 500 Index beginning the month of November at an all-time high. [more]