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Does Sell in May and Go Away Actually Make Sense?

Does Sell in May and Go Away Actually Make Sense?

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May / 05 / 2022
12:00 pm - EDT
Russell Rhoads
EQDerivatives

One of the most famous market sayings is “Sell in May and go away”, but does this hold up when we run the numbers?

Russell Rhoads from EQDerivatives and the Kelley School of Business runs the numbers and reports on the validity of this rule of thumb. He will discuss strategies that have historically worked during the summer months and do not involve going to cash until the end of the summer months.

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