Stock Market Seasonal Patterns
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There are several seasonal patterns in the stock market that can help you make money, or save money. Here are a few of them:
- Best 6 months to invest. From Nov 1 to Apr 30 the stock market goes up, on average 7.4 percent. From May 1 to Oct 31 the stock market is generally flat with a .4 increase. In addition generally, most of that increase happens Nov, Dec and Jan. Feb-Apr the market is choppy going up and down. Therefore the best times to see gains in an up market are Nov-Jan. In fact there is an old say in the stock market in May, go away.
- Worst Month? For over 50 years, the worst month on average in the stock market is Sept. Now what does that mean to us. Well. Sept maybe a good month to buy stocks. Before the Nov-Jan up trend. It is also, means do not expect uptrends or profit from up trends generally in Sept.
- Side ways Action. Usually May 1 through Oct 31. Did you know there are certain options strategies that thrive in sideways markets. Covered Calls, and Credit Spread being only 2 of them. There are many. Learn to TRADE.
- Christmas Pattern. Dec 1 to jan 15 from 1950 the dow has gone up during this time period on average 9 percent. THAT lead to my Christmas trade. Pay for all the christmas gifts, with one trade. Once a year. That trade on average has won 8 out of 10. And has earned 30 to 100 percent each year. Don’t bet the farm. But it can be a nice annual trade. To learn more check out www.creditspreadsystem.com.