According to the Stock Trader's Almanac, Since 1950, August and September have been the worst two-month period for the S&P 500. Similarly, September has been the worst month for the Nasdaq since 1971 (data doesn't exist prior). With that said, the market tends to perform mildly better in election years during this period but is weak in OctoberIn s...
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