These stocks have a long history of performing well in July, rising as much as 85% of the time and jumping by up to 9%. Stocks mentioned: $AMGN $BPL $HCP $HCN $HOG $KIM

Before getting into the best historical July stock performers, most stocks tend to be pretty flat, to slightly higher, in July. Over the last 19 years the S&P 500 index has moved up in July 47% of the time (number above columns), edging out a small average profit of 0.3% (number at bottom of columns). In more recent history, July has a been a pretty month. For example, over the last 10 years, it is up 60% of the time, increasing on average 1.8%. Over the last 5 years, it is up 80% of the time, increasing 2% on average. So long-term, July hasn’t been so good, but more recently it has been decent.

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Strong Seasonality Stocks for July

The statistics below are based on the historic monthly opening and closing prices. Therefore, gains or losses within the month may be larger than those disclosed below. For example, a statistic may say the biggest rally on a monthly basis was 15%, but during the month the stock could have been up 20%, but dropped to only finish the month up 15% (intra-month losses could also be bigger). This is why it is also recommended traders combine these statistics with other strategies, which help control risk and lock in profits.

Buying at the open and close of the month is also somewhat arbitrary. There are more precise times to take trades. Focus on seasonal opportunities that align with strategies you are already using.

This is the raw data. How you interpret it, and what you opt to do with it, is up to you.

All stocks do at least 400K in average daily volume.

85% Rally Rate

Amgen Inc (AMGN)

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Price has rallied 23 out of 27 years, or 85%.

Average July gain, for all years, is 9.62%.

In the rising months (23) the average gain has been: 12.2%.

In declining months (4) the average loss is -5.21%.

Biggest gain is 32.79%, and biggest drop is -7.56%.

Buckeye Partners LP (BPL)

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Price has rallied 23 out of 27 years, or 85%.

Average July gain, for all years, is 3.34%.

In the rising months (23) the average gain has been: 4.23%.

In declining months (4) the average loss is -1.81%.

Biggest gain is 9.12%, and biggest drop is -3.34%.

81% Rally Rate

HCP Inc (HCP)

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Price has rallied 22 out of 27 years, or 81%.

Average July gain, for all years, is 3.76%.

In the rising months (22) the average gain has been: 5.74%.

In declining months (5) the average loss is -4.96%.

Biggest gain is 21.55%, and biggest drop is -7.24%.

80% Rally Rate

Welltower Inc (HCN)

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Price has rallied 20 out of 25 years, or 80%.

Average July gain, for all years, is 4.01%.

In the rising months (20) the average gain has been: 5.88%.

In declining months (5) the average loss is -3.5%.

Biggest gain is 17.47%, and biggest drop is -9.03%.

74% Rally Rate

Harley-DavidsonInc (HOG)

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Price has rallied 20 out of 27 years, or 74%.

Average July gain, for all years, is 6.53%.

In the rising months (20) the average gain has been: 10.54%.

In declining months (7) the average loss is -4.91%.

Biggest gain is 39.41%, and biggest drop is -11.5%.

72% Rally Rate

Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)

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Price has rallied 18 out of 25 years, or 72%.

Average July gain, for all years, is 3.71%.

In the rising months (18) the average gain has been: 6.37%.

In declining months (7) the average loss is -3.12%.

Biggest gain is 12.64%, and biggest drop is -9.84%.

Final Word on the Strong July Seasonality Stocks

This is the raw data. What you do with it is up to you. All traders are encouraged to do their own research and apply their own strategies if utilizing these statistics.

Each stock has a different risk profile. While the ‘average gain’ statistic is a key metric, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Making 7% may seem attractive but when looking at the volatility it may be more than you are willing to handle. Therefore, look at the all the data when deciding what to trade. Also, apply other technical and fundamental metrics to help zero-in on exact entry and exit points. Seasonality is not covered in my stock trading course, because it is a not a requirement for successful trading. That said, it is an additional tool you can use.