A closer look at "Sell in May and go away".

The article discusses the investment strategy known as "Sell in May and go away." This strategy involves selling equities in May, holding the proceeds in cash, and then buying back the same stocks after Halloween. The strategy is based on the historical underperformance of the stock market from May to September and the outperformance from October to April. However, the article emphasizes that the strategy's effectiveness varies each year and that it is important to focus on the fundamentals of investing rather than relying solely on seasonal patterns. The author advises investors to understand market conditions and individual companies in order to make informed investment decisions. [Extracted from the article]