Technology Sector Seasonality

According to Thackrays 2010 Investors Guide, the period of seasonal strength for the Technology Sector ranges from October 9th through to January 17th. The seasonality ends around the time of the Consumer Electronics Show at the beginning of January and before earnings are finished being reported for the previous quarter in which holiday sales contributes significantly to the bottom line.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) Seasonal Chart

MCAFEE, INC (MFE) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 11 and a sell date of June 4, investors have benefited from a total return of 716.45% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over the ma

Seasonal Start: August 12 | M, Technology | Stocks

NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Seasonal Chart

NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 11 and a sell date of January 23, investors have benefited from a total return of 1651.84% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over

Seasonal Start: August 12 | N, Technology | Stocks

Quest Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSFT) Seasonal Chart

Quest Software, Inc. (QSFT) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 17 and a sell date of January 26, investors have benefited from a total return of 674.74% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best retu

Seasonal Start: August 11 | Q, Technology | Stocks

Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Seasonal Chart

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 11 and a sell date of January 11, investors have benefited from a total return of 780.48% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 6 of those periods. Conversely, the best return ove

Seasonal Start: August 10 | Technology, V | Stocks

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) Seasonal Chart

Novell, Inc. (NOVL) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 8 and a sell date of February 1, investors have benefited from a total return of 1007.89% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best return over

Seasonal Start: August 8 | N, Technology | Stocks

Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) Seasonal Chart

Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 5 and a sell date of June 4, investors have benefited from a total return of 870.86% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the best re

Seasonal Start: August 6 | A, Technology | Stocks

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) Seasonal Chart

Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of August 5 and a sell date of June 7, investors have benefited from a total return of 1676.84% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best return o

Seasonal Start: August 5 | C, Technology | Stocks

LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ:LOJN) Seasonal Chart

LoJack Corporation (LOJN) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of July 7 and a sell date of September 2, investors have benefited from a total return of 240.89% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods. Conversely, the best return o

Seasonal Start: July 29 | L, Technology | Stocks

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) Seasonal Chart

EASTMAN KODAK CO (EK) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of July 22 and a sell date of September 11, investors have benefited from a total return of 180.24% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 6 of those periods. Conversely, the best return ove

Seasonal Start: July 28 | E, Technology | Stocks

JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ:JDSU) Seasonal Charts

JDS Uniphase Corporation (JDSU) Seasonality Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of December 24 and a sell date of January 11, investors have benefited from a total return of 238.71% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 7 of those periods. Conversely, the bes

Seasonal Start: July 28 | J, Technology | Stocks