The Week Ahead: Two Traits Investors Need to Succeed

Even though June is historically a flat month, as of Thursday's close, the Spyder Trust (SPY) is up 1.9%. Since 1950, stocks have been higher 32 years and down 32 years with an average loss of -0.10. July has been a bit better since 1950 with an average gain of 0.86%. Of course, any historical pattern or data should not be acted upon without other confirming data. The Spyder Trust (SPY) is up just over 3% since the last day of April and has gained more in June, so those who sold either at the st...