Market Comparison Breakdown: Quarterly End

The fiscal quarter-end can see a tremendous amount of rebalancing from portfolio managers.  It’s the last day to clean up positions before the new trading quarter begins.  Let’s compare the final day of Q1 March 31, Q2 June 30th, Q3 September 30, and Q4 December 31st to see which quarter offers the best/worst trading performance across a wide variety of global futures markets. 

How does portfolio window dressing affect the last trading day of the quarter.

Performance Breakdown

Calendar Breakdown by Events

Take a look at how the markets perform around Holidays, Observances, and other Major Events.
Performance Breakdown

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