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ITW Relative to the S&P 500

ITW Relative to the Sector

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Seasonal Chart Analysis

Analysis of the Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE:ITW) seasonal charts above shows that a Buy Date of September 8 and a Sell Date of January 30 has resulted in a geometric average return of 3.17% above the benchmark rate of the S&P 500 Total Return Index over the past 20 years. This seasonal timeframe has shown positive results compared to the benchmark in 17 of those periods. This is a very good rate of success and the return strongly outperforms the relative buy-and-hold performance of the stock over the past 20 years by an average of 2.51% per year.

The seasonal timeframe is Inline with the period of seasonal strength for the Industrials sector, which runs from October 29 to May 10. The seasonal chart for the broad sector is available via the following link: Industrials Sector Seasonal Chart.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. engages in the manufacture of industrial products and equipment. It operates through the following segments: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test and Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers and Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment produces components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. The Food Equipment segment supplies commercial food equipment and provides related services. The Test and Measurement and Electronics segment focuses on manufacturing equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials, structures, gases and fluids. The Welding segment is involved in the arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications. The Polymers and Fluids segment provides adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, janitorial and hygiene products, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. The Construction Products segment refers to construction fastening systems and solutions. The Specialty Products segment represents the manufacturing of beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. The company was founded by Byron L. Smith in 1912 and is headquartered in Glenview, IL.

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