Not all investment strategies perform equally throughout the year—some have their own "season." Right now, it’s the prime season for dividend stocks. Our analysis compares the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), revealing how dividend stocks typically outperform during the summer. Now is a compelling moment to consider a shift toward dividend-oriented strategies.
April has historically been the strongest month for the FTSE 100, delivering consistent gains over the past 25 years. Seasonal drivers like earnings momentum, fiscal year-end flows, and dividend reinvestment have supported this trend. However, with UK fiscal tightening in focus, market dynamics could shift.
Formula 1 and stock markets have more in common than you might think. Historical data shows that shares of racing giants like Mercedes and Ferrari tend to follow distinct seasonal patterns. From strong rallies at the start of the season to periods of weakness, these trends offer investors strategic opportunities.
You probably know the saying: “Sell in May and go away!” There is a lot of truth in this classic. Over the last 64 years, an investment in the Dow Jones achieved an average return of 6.60% in the winter half of the year, but only 0.09% in the summer half of the year from May - so practically nothing.
At the beginning of August, the stock markets suffered a collapse. In fact, August is a seasonally weak month – since 1970 it has been the second weakest in the annual cycle.
But there is an even weaker month: September.
Last month’s issue was titled "Volatility: The Calm Before the Storm?". It explained that volatility mostly increased seasonally in the period from mid-July. It also stated that the "purchase of volatility products" is possibly appropriate.
Most investors have probably heard of the two seasonal patterns shown – the Sell-in-May pattern and the autumn rally. However, there are many more seasonal and cyclical investment opportunities – and what only a few investors know will help you the most. Firstly, there are seasonal trends in other values as well. These include...
The stock market doesn't take a holiday, but understanding how seasonality affects financial markets can help you make some smart summer moves. Let's dive into the world of summer stocks, and discover why certain stocks shine brighter during this season.
DexCom, Inc. is a global company headquartered in San Diego, California, that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for managing diabetes. These systems enable individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels…
Gold has been pressured recently on USD gains, and rising real yields. This has resulted in gold pulling back recently from recent highs and moving back towards key daily support levels. Many analysts are expecting the case to remain…
Walmart’s earnings are due out on Thursday May 18 before the US open.
Walmart is expected to report strong first-quarter sales, surpassing expectations, driven by robust food sales and increased membership at its Sam's Club division according to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence.
