{"id":203116,"date":"2025-03-20T09:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/uncategorized\/chart-advisor-seasonal-patterns\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:45:28","slug":"chart-advisor-seasonal-patterns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/traders-insight\/securities\/macro\/chart-advisor-seasonal-patterns\/","title":{"rendered":"Chart Advisor: Seasonal Patterns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/links.investopedia.com\/u\/click?_t=36ba8fa8372241d58b3bfc06997a4332&amp;_m=f1ea1dcf5d494040913eab28e34ba8d1&amp;_e=JJTsJkNOawkeyhAlxfAxvg4KatEDsO0BOr7WQtQfoEdVDn5Os9tb2KUXJp49zPNccF4-mxrbLWKoot91wdH659N49NuFmyLHrLYbTAtEtlpGS20EEKfAVTYxgdnu_seglDay2-mwCv97rkfppnjqlG4ejMqeO1M2zq7ozBGDIIjIadpplBPRKMkISEYkGBK4byrQvRiTuWSQFMk_EjKnv4OBLfoxTEeWzS2_g1YY3KFJr-67IViAIqAdVzPlUpkMHCwaiGoDdahdkLdFDPGEP4hQG4ndi2oTcjAeL4A0K2LypAakUgY7ukwmvKIylG69cVvWWWwdaQEn6w4yFFZJDCcUKfvKCG3lM2jC0UV9P2ghWXo5G5WDqnIDV7qp2qlql5XVN7epnIHzQCb-2P5Hl1bljSTdEchZfcePSsDw329VfdFErlV5S2_UM1FxzP1ldeSokPZ6jAovHBzZsg5iLKfMc7wmgE0LH05jJE9wEA8%3D\">Darren Hawkins<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\/ Seasonal Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Investopedia is partnering with CMT Association on this newsletter. &nbsp;The contents of this newsletter are for informational and educational purposes only, however, and do not constitute investing advice. The guest authors, which may sell research to investors, and may trade or hold positions in securities mentioned herein do not represent the views of CMT Association or Investopedia. Please consult a financial advisor for investment recommendations and services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1\">1\/<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasonal Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonality charts look at historical price patterns and performance which can help to find recurring patterns and market behaviour at certain times of the year. As of Monday\u2019s close, this has been the worst start to the month of March (-4.7% after 13 trading days) since 2020 when Covid was causing global chaos. However, when looking at average March performance the second half has historically been much stronger, closing an average 1.5% higher from February\u2019s close. Here\u2019s a chart showing the average day-by-day performance for every March since 1998:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"591\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March-1100x591.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203121 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March-1100x591.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March-700x376.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-1-SPX-Avg-March.png 1894w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/591;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Courtesy of Optuma<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Past performance is not indicative of future results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a sector basis, the best performer for March has been Utilities $XLU with an average gain of 1.81% since its launch in 1998, followed by Consumer Discretionary $XLY at 1.70%. Given the current weakness, all sectors (bar Energy) are in the red so far this month, with Consumer Discretionary down 8.7%. Historically the 17th marks the start of rapid improvement for the next couple of weeks, so it will be interesting to see if the pattern repeats ($XLY had its first positive Monday since February 10th, and closed almost 2% higher on Wednesday, so it\u2019s a good start!).\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"592\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors-1100x592.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203120 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors-1100x592.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors-700x377.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-2-Sectors.png 1894w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/592;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Courtesy of Optuma<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past performance is not indicative of future results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the US Presidential Cycle and longer-term seasonality, Year 1 of the presidency usually starts sideways before resuming an uptrend in early April to finish the year 8% higher. Here\u2019s the average annual performance, and where we currently are after the first 50 trading days of the year:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"677\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-3-Pres-Cycle-Year-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203118 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-3-Pres-Cycle-Year-1.png 961w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-3-Pres-Cycle-Year-1-700x493.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-3-Pres-Cycle-Year-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/3-Chart-3-Pres-Cycle-Year-1-768x541.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 961px; aspect-ratio: 961\/677;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Courtesy of Optuma<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past performance is not indicative of future results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally posted 20th March 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By&nbsp;Darren Hawkins 1\/ Seasonal Patterns Investopedia is partnering with CMT Association on this newsletter. &nbsp;The contents of this newsletter are for informational and educational purposes only, however, and do not constitute investing advice. 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