Sell in May and go away

I feel energized and on top of the world right now. After a sluggish jet lagged Monday, I got a tough workout in and slept like a baby. I haven’t felt this energized and motivated at work in what feels like months. Again, another reminder that I need breaks more often and I need to treat my body better.

There’s a saying in finance that goes “sell in May and go away” which goes to describe the summer mentality of investors. The idea behind the quote is that stocks go down in the summer so it’s best to sell. Of course - that’s a saying and not particularly great blanket financial advice that we don’t adhere to.

However, more accurately is that the summer months are typically slower in the finance world. I myself just got back from a two week trip and many of our team is out of office. Our partners are also shuffling in and out of the office the next couple of months.

For us, the deals don’t stop and we’re going to be grinding to make sure we have a good summer. But it’s also an opportunity for us to take a step back and work on some other projects that will be crucial for us to close out the year strong. I plan on taking full advantage of the “slower” summer months.