Trading April Seasonality Across Major Indices: Everything You Need To Know

Seasons, Patterns & Cycles • Apr 17, 2026 at 7:33 AM EDT

April has a reputation as one of the best months for equities.

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Is April actually bullish? The data is more nuanced than the headlines.

April has a reputation as one of the best months for equities. But when you dig into the actual data across the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and DAX, the picture gets complicated fast.

In this video we break down 25 years of April performance data, compare average returns and standard deviations across 3 major indices, and show you exactly why 2022 changed the narrative.

You'll learn:
▪️Why average return doesn't tell the whole story
▪️How standard deviation reveals consistency (or the lack of it)
▪️Why the DAX, S&P 500 and Nasdaq behave differently in April
▪️How to use seasonal data as a framework, not a signal

Video Length: 00:07:39

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