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Sell in May and Go Away? Or is it Back to Stay in May?

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • May 20th, 2009 • Category: Broker Commentary, Market Updates, Trader Viewpoints

Investors might recall the old Wall Street Adage, “sell in May and go away,” which refers to an historical tendency for the stock market to stumble this time of year. However, investors seem to be pouring money back into stocks as well as commodities this month. “There is one school of thought that we’ve gone [...]


Sell in May and Go Away?

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • May 4th, 2009 • Category: Trader Viewpoints

There is an old stock market adage, “sell in May and go away,” as  the worst six performing months of the year for stocks begins this month (Stock Trader’s Almanac).  Some thoughts to ponder from TraderPlanet.com Editor in Chief Darrell Jobman on this phenomenon, and whether investors should heed it. Market Commentary: Monday, May 4, [...]