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Will the September Correction Come in October?

October 5, 2009 · 0 comments

in October, Q4, September, VIX volatility, earnings, investing, market timing, seasonal investing, special dates, stocks

We’re still waiting…. If the traditional September stock market pullback doesn’t happen, conventional wisdom says we should look for it in October.  October, after all, is historically just as stormy – memories of the crash of ‘87 and even the big post-Lehman DJIA collapse keep investors cautious.
Caution is even more advisable when you’ve got the [...]

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With The Gold Price Nearing $1000/oz., Is It A Good Time To Buy Gold?

September 4, 2009 · 16 comments

in September, gold, investing, market reports, penny stocks, precious metals, silver, stock picks, stocks, wealth protection

September and October are traditionally weak months in the stock market, but it is the “September Effect” that fears professional and technical traders the most.  Yesterday (September 3, 2009) gold prices jumped up 17% per ounce in gold trading, closing near the key psychological resistance point of $996/oz.  No surprises here, perhaps as the last [...]

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Are You Ready For the September Sell-Offs In the Stock Market?

August 11, 2009 · 21 comments

in September, market bottom, market timing, seasonal investing, stocks

Historically, September is the worst overall month for stock market returns.  And since 2009 has already seen a great stock market rally, some analysts think we’re due for the obligatory pullback and consolidation next month.  So if you’re looking to do any purchasing, you might want to keep a close eye on the markets and [...]

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Happy Financial New Year!

September 1, 2008 · 0 comments

in Financial New Year, September, special dates

Today’s not only Labour Day/Labor Day, it’s also the start of the financial new year for most businesses and banks. I’m not sure I’m ready to move over all my financial New Year’s resolutions to September, though. But this might also explain why some say September is the most stressful month of the year. [...]

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