S&P 500 – Seasonality During Bull vs. Bear Markets The sell-in-May effect may be more relevant in bear markets. In bull markets, it may be seen as a missed opportunity for potential gains, given the positive momentum and upward trends typically observed in the market. Image: Topdown Charts
Seasonality – S&P 500 Monthly Returns Seasonality serves as a valuable tool for assessing probabilities in the stock market. Historically, the month of April has been favorable for U.S. stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 – Election Year Seasonality During election years, the S&P 500 tends to trend sideways in Q1. Investors are typically cautious about the potential outcomes of the upcoming elections and tend to adopt a more conservative approach. Image: MarketDesk Research
S&P 500 Seasonality Analyzing historical trends can provide investors and traders with valuable insights, as it helps to understand the S&P 500’s past performance in the fourth quarter. Image: Goldman Sachs
Performance – Russell 2000 vs. S&P 500 Seasonality Small caps historically tend to outperform the S&P 500 from December to February. Allocating a portion of the portfolio to small cap stocks during this time may benefit investors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Returns in December The S&P 500 has historically performed well in the second half of December, suggesting potential opportunities for investors to capitalize on its positive momentum during this time. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 – Monthly Seasonality for Year 3 of the Presidential Cycle Investors and traders can gain valuable insights from historical trends. In the third year of the presidential cycle, December has historically been a strong month for U.S. stocks. Image: BofA Global Research
Seasonality – Monthly Return Stats for the S&P 500 Seasonality can be a valuable tool when it comes to evaluating probabilities. Historically, November and December have tended to be positive months for the S&P 500 in pre-election years. Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 vs. Its Seasonal Pattern While past performance does not guarantee future results, can the U.S. stock market continue to follow its seasonal pattern? Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 6-Month Seasonality November through April is considered the optimal 6-month period for the S&P 500, as historical analysis suggests stronger performance compared to the other six months of the year. Image: BofA Global Research