Consumer Staples Sector Seasonality

According to Thackrays 2010 Investors Guide, the period of seasonal strength for the Consumer Staples Sector ranges from April 23rd through to October 27th. This period is to the opposite of that of the Consumer Discretionary sector, which follows the strength of the broad equity markets from October to April. Consumer Staples are a safe place to seek refuge when markets are volatile and market strength is not apparent.

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) Seasonal Chart

HORMEL FOODS CP (HRL) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 23 and a sell date of June 7, investors have benefited from a total return of 250.31% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over th

Seasonal Start: August 24 | Consumer Staples, H | Stocks

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE:SLE) Seasonal Chart

SARA LEE CP (SLE) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of March 6 and a sell date of December 31, investors have benefited from a total return of 251.78% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 6 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over the

Seasonal Start: August 17 | Consumer Staples, S | Stocks

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Seasonal Chart

Vector Group Ltd. Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 25 and a sell date of September 11, investors have benefited from a total return of 923.88% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over

Seasonal Start: August 15 | Consumer Staples, V | Stocks

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) Seasonal Chart

GEN MILLS INC (GIS) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of March 9 and a sell date of December 31, investors have benefited from a total return of 322.6% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 9 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over th

Seasonal Start: July 29 | Consumer Staples, G | Stocks

The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) Seasonal Chart

CLOROX CO (CLX) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of March 12 and a sell date of November 19, investors have benefited from a total return of 293.83% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 9 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over the

Seasonal Start: July 22 | C, Consumer Staples | Stocks

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) Seasonal Chart

PROCTER GAMBLE CO (PG) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of March 9 and a sell date of December 28, investors have benefited from a total return of 337.27% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 9 of those periods. Conversely, the best return ove

Seasonal Start: June 29 | Consumer Staples, P | Stocks

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) Seasonal Chart

CONSTELLATION BRD A (STZ) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of November 12 and a sell date of September 14, investors have benefited from a total return of 446.83% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best re

Seasonal Start: May 1 | Consumer Staples, S | Stocks

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation (TSE:SC) Seasonal Chart

Shoppers Drug Mart Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 25 and a sell date of September 26, investors have benefited from a total return of 92.42% over the last 7 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 5 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over

Seasonal Start: April 29 | Consumer Staples, S | Stocks

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) Seasonal Chart

HEINZ H J CO (HNZ) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of March 9 and a sell date of December 28, investors have benefited from a total return of 171.12% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over th

Seasonal Start: April 29 | Consumer Staples, H | Stocks

Consumer Staples Sector Seasonal Chart

Consumer Staples Sector Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of March 12 and a sell date of December 28, investors have benefited from a total return of 134.74% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return

Seasonal Start: April 23 | Consumer Staples | Sectors & Industries