“Free advice is often overpriced.“
~ Charles E. McKenzie
Nothing works all the time.
It may seem that finding short-term “patterns” in the stock market is an easy way to invest. However, relying on them too much may actually cause disappointment.
What has happened in the past does not tell us what will happen in the future.
Example # 1 – Patterns change over time
The January Effect – What worked for 30 years may change!
Depending upon the time period you use, a “pattern” may also simply cease.
Example # 2 – Not Every Year Is An “Average” Year
The Presidential Cycle – The average year does not mean every year!
There is no guarantee anything will happen in any given year.
We can only find out whether or not this mid-term year pattern holds in 2026.
But short-term predictions often influence investors to make rash decisions.
When pundits make short-term stock market predictions, half of them will be right and half will be wrong because there is no guarantee anything will happen in any given year.
Our mission is to provide you with peace of mind.
Your CommonWealth Team
“Invest for the long haul. Don’t get too greedy and don’t get too scared.”
~ Shelby M.C. Davis
