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February 4, 2012 11:05 PM EST
Sell in May

The old adage really worked this time. Obviously, May is not plagued by international problems every year, so the reasons behind abandoning the markets in May transcend the current crisis. The months of May are tough for several reasons. Institutions do an annual review every year and position their portfolios for the upcoming year in January. After the dust settles from the first quarter, it’s time to make some adjustments and get ready for t... full story >>


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