Chart of the Day - Thursday, November 21st, 2019

Today's Chart of the Day was shared on Twitter by @eqtoption. It's a seasonality chart that compiles data from the past 34 years to show how the S&P 500 tends to perform throughout the year. As you can see, the S&P 500 tends to pause in mid-November before rallying into the end of the year. The chart does a good job illustrating the common market aphorism: "Sell in May and Go Away." With the worst six months (May-October) behind us, investors can look forward to bullish seasonal tailwinds over the next six months. Seasonality isn't a perfect science. However, it can help guide your decision making and increase your odds of success in the long run. For more on this, check out this piece by JC Parets titled, "Remember To Buy In November."