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Sell in May: What Six Decades of Data Actually Show

October 27, 2026April 9, 2026 by Bruno M.
Sell in May: What Six Decades of Data Actually Show

The “Sell in May and Go Away” pattern is real but imperfect. Here is what six decades of S&P 500 data, academic research, and 2026 market conditions actually reveal.

Categories Market Education Tags investing, market timing, seasonal trends, stock market

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