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The Big Picture: The January Effect in full effect

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The Big Picture: The January Effect in full effect

Author: The editor's desk

February 4, 2019

Source: Morningstar Direct as at December 31, 2018

The S&P 500 Index gained 7.9% in January, its best monthly return to start a year since 1987. This represents a huge turnaround in the key U.S. benchmark’s recent fortunes, but also leaves it well- positioned to finish 2019 in positive territory.


Commentaries contained herein are provided as a general source of information based on information available as of January 9, 2018 and should not be considered as personal investment advice or an offer or solicitation to buy and/or sell securities. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in these commentaries at the time of publication; however, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Market conditions may change and the manager accepts no responsibility for individual investment decisions arising from the use of or reliance on the information contained herein. Investors are expected to obtain professional investment advice.
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