Is it normal to have a UK Christmas bear market?

[rabbiek]

Hi Guys
Is it generally normal for UK stocks to go down from Nov to early Jan, or is that mainly doe to current markets?

Rabbie

 

[Jaydee]

No, has nothing to do with the Xmas season. Though most bear markets seem to start around September to November - a bit uncanny. However, over a long enough time period (i.e 1000 years) this may even out over all the months of the year.

Typically, bull markets go on for 5 years and bear markets 1-2 years.