This week, Curtis Congdon, President of XML Financial Group, discusses the popular historical adage "Sell in May and Go Away". This thought suggests that investors should liquidate or minimize stock holdings at the start of May and return in the autumn. He dives into charts showing both large- and small-cap average monthly returns, examines seasonal patterns of the S&P 500 from 2000 onward, and discusses why this is a flawed strategy. As we head into summer, it's important to consider long-term market and economic factors that will contribute to your success, rather than short-term gimmicks.
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