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Is December the Best Month for the Stock Market?

 

Is December is the best month for the stock market. Explore historical trends, key statistics, and expert insights to understand what investors can expect this December.

 
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    Sam Bernstein is a financial analyst with a knack for navigating the bustling streets of Wall Street. With a career spanning over two decades, Sam has earned a reputation as a financial guru, helping both institutional and individual investors make sound decisions in the world's most dynamic financial hub.

     
 
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Key Highlights

 
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December historically ranks as the third-best month for major US stock indexes
 
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83% of election-year Decembers show positive market performance
 
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Potential average returns ranging from 1.3% to 2.2%
 

Historical Performance - Numbers Don't Lie

 

Since 1950, December has consistently demonstrated remarkable market resilience. The Dow Jones shows average gains of 1.6%, while the S&P 500 delivers a steady increase of 1.5%. For tech-focused investors, the Nasdaq reveals its strength as the third-best performing month since 1971, with the Russell 2000 following closely as the second-strongest month since 1979.

 

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