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Is there such a thing as the “January effect?”
The January Effect is a hypothesis which states that stocks will see their biggest monthly gains in January.
The January Effect states that the stock market usually increases during the first few days in January, or that the largest monthly gains of the year will be realized in January, therefore January will set the pace. There are many explanations for this effect, such as tax-loss selling in December, fresh starts after the New Year, and many others.
There is not enough significant statistical data to support the validity of this effect. Perhaps the year the effect was discovered the statistics lined up, but since then the theory has ceased to hold true.
If the January Effect were true, it would be evidence that markets are not efficient.
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What is the October Effect?
What is the “Riskless” (or Risk-Free) Rate of Return?
For comparisons of the risk/return ratio of an investment, one must start with a benchmark of a risk-free rate
Who are venture capitalists?
Venture capitalists are now helping newer companies achieve success in return for large equity positions in the business
When Will Social Security Go Bankrupt?
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What is the S&P 500?
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What is a Dividend Rollover Plan?
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What is Earnings Before Interest Depreciation and Amortization (EBIDA)?
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What is Form 8891?
Form 8891 was previously used by individuals with retirement plans held in Canada when they were living in America
What is a market index?
Market indexes attempt to give an overall picture of the market by tracking the performance of a sample of stocks
What are Technical Indicators?
Technical Indicators are charting tools that appear as lines on charts, or as other kinds of graphical information...
What is an OTC Stock?
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