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Markets or Cricket? The trouble with August…

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Markets are often very quiet in August. Although 2007 and 2008 proved an exception to this rule, 2009 seems to be reverting to type. Maybe the Cricket’s got something to do with it, at least in the UK. I can … Continue reading →

Spread betting the footsie: Sell in May and Go Away – does it work?

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‘Sell in May and go away, come again on St. Leger’s Day’, or so the ancient wisdom goes. According to convention, investors do well by exiting the stock markets during the quiet summer months, only returning in mid-September. Not satisfied … Continue reading →