Energy Sector Seasonality

According to Thackrays 2010 Investors Guide, the period of seasonal strength for the Energy Sector ranges from February 25th through to May 9th. Seasonal influences are related to the transition period experienced by U.S. refiners when they convert their facilities to gasoline production for the summer driving season from heating oil production for the winter heating season. Inventory levels typically fall below average during this period.

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO) Seasonal Chart

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRL (DO) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 10 and a sell date of June 1, investors have benefited from a total return of 1380.61% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 9 of those periods. Conversely, the best return o

Seasonal Start: October 9 | D, Energy | Stocks

Massey Energy Company (NYSE:MEE) Seasonal Chart

MASSEY ENERGY CO (MEE) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 7 and a sell date of June 4, investors have benefited from a total return of 3980.25% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over

Seasonal Start: October 8 | Energy, M | Stocks

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Seasonal Chart

Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 5 and a sell date of June 1, investors have benefited from a total return of 1552% over the last 9 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over t

Seasonal Start: October 7 | B, Energy | Stocks

Walter Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WLT) Seasonal Chart

Walter Energy, Inc. (WLT) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 7 and a sell date of August 24, investors have benefited from a total return of 7030.64% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 10 of those periods. The buy and hold return fo

Seasonal Start: October 7 | Energy, W | Stocks