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Most investors are aware of the old adage, “Sell in May and go away”. But where does this saying come from and is it really that straightforward? In this episode of the Beyond Markets podcast, Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis at Julius Baer, shares his thoughts with Helen Freer, Investment Writer, on how we should interpret this well-known phrase and if it is relevant in 2023.
0:51 What is technical analysis?
3:18 Where does the saying “Sell in May and go away” come from and how should investors interpret it?
6:15 Why do equities tend to underperform between May and November?
7:41 Does the saying also apply to other asset classes?
8:21 Conclusion
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