Financial Sector Seasonality

According to Thackrays 2010 Investors Guide, the period of seasonal strength for the Financial Sector ranges from January 19th through to April 13th. The seasonality corresponds to the time when banks report fourth quarter earnings and provide favourable guidance for the coming year.

E TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:ETFC) Seasonal Chart

E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 6 and a sell date of September 14, investors have benefited from a total return of 248.68% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the

Seasonal Start: August 6 | E, Financial | Stocks

MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI) Seasonal Chart

MBIA INC (MBI) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of July 13 and a sell date of August 30, investors have benefited from a total return of 755.4% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 5 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over the maxim

Seasonal Start: July 29 | Financial, M | Stocks

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) Seasonal Chart

REGIONS FINANCIAL CP (RF) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of July 28 and a sell date of September 20, investors have benefited from a total return of 283.25% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 6 of those periods. Conversely, the best return

Seasonal Start: July 29 | Financial, R | Stocks

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH) Seasonal Chart

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (CBSH) 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 426.32% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best

Seasonal Start: July 12 | C, Financial | Stocks

iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate (ETF) (NYSE:IYR) Seasonal Chart

iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of November 21 and a sell date of September 20, investors have benefited from a total return of 438.03% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 9 of those periods. Conversely, the

Seasonal Start: July 11 | Financial, I | Stocks

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) Seasonal Chart

HUMANA INC (HUM) 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 2326.93% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over th

Seasonal Start: June 26 | Financial, H | Stocks

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) Seasonal Chart

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of April 16 and a sell date of January 2, investors have benefited from a total return of 332.98% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best retu

Seasonal Start: June 23 | C, Financial | Stocks

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) Seasonal Chart

FRANKLIN RES INC (BEN) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 16 and a sell date of September 20, investors have benefited from a total return of 602.52% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return

Seasonal Start: May 20 | B, Financial | Stocks

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) Seasonal Chart

H R BLOCK INC (HRB) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 25 and a sell date of August 24, investors have benefited from a total return of 361.22% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 6 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over

Seasonal Start: May 18 | Financial, H | Stocks

Canadian REIT (TSE:REF.UN) Seasonal Chart

Seasonal Start: May 7 | Financial, R | Stocks