Analysis reveals the first half of July has been one of the best periods for U.S. equities since 1928.
The S&P 500 has historically performed strongly in the first two weeks of July, according to a Citadel Securities analysis. Data spanning nearly a century indicates this period ranks among the most bullish seasonal windows for U.S. equities.
Since 1928, the index has shown consistent gains during early July, outperforming many other periods in the calendar year. The trend aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in major U.S. equity markets.
The findings suggest potential tailwinds for stocks as traders position for seasonal strength, though market conditions remain subject to broader economic factors.