This paper investigates the validity of the "Sell in May and go away" adage within the context of global stock markets. The saying, which advises investors to sell their stocks in May and reinvest in November, implies a seasonal trend where stock market returns from November to April are significantly higher compared to the period from May to October. This research analyses historical data of 33 major global stock indices from 1993 to 2022 to examine whether this seasonal pattern holds true.
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