by Chris Mistal | Nov 4, 2019 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Bullish. November is the first month of the “Best Months.” November is also the first month of the best three consecutive month span, November through January. Since 1950, November is the best month of the year for S&P 500 and second best for DJIA and...
by Chris Mistal | Sep 30, 2019 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Improving. October is the last month of the “Worst Months” for DJIA, S&P 500 and NASDAQ. However, in pre-election years since 1951, October is the second worst month of the year. Psychological: Frothy. According to Investor’s Intelligence Advisors...
by Chris Mistal | Sep 6, 2019 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Bearish. 1950, September is the worst performing month of the year for DJIA, S&P 500, and NASDAQ (since 1971). In pre-election years, rankings are unchanged while average losses expand. Psychological: Fading. According to Investor’s Intelligence Advisors...
by Chris Mistal | Jul 31, 2019 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Bearish. August is the worst DJIA, S&P 500, and NASDAQ month over the last 31 years, 1988-2018, with average declines ranging from 0.1% by NASDAQ to 1.1% by DJIA. In pre-election years, August has been better with modest average gains. Psychological:...
by Chris Mistal | Jul 2, 2019 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Turning Bearish. July is the best month of the third quarter, but performance in pre-election years has been uninspiring. First half of July likely to be better than second half. NASDAQ’s midyear rally ends on the ninth trading day and July is the beginning...
by Chris Mistal | Jun 4, 2019 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Neutral. June is the second month of DJIA and S&P 500 “Worst Six Months,” it also is the last month of NASDAQ “Best Eight Months.” Historically a tepid month, June has recorded respectable gains in pre-election years and following down Mays in years with...
