The first quarter (Jan-March) is usually the worst-performing one in a calendar year, as investors typically sell underperforming assets for tax-loss harvesting, to reduce capital gains taxes owed from selling profitable investments. Here’s a look at the trend: (Data Source: Trendlyne)
IANS
Average gains in Q3 (best quarter): 5.1% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 0.1%
Reuters
Average gains in Q4 (best quarter): 9.9% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 4.4%
THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Average gains in Q2 (best quarter): 6.3% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 0.5%
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Average gains in Q2 (best quarter): 9.9% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 6.9%
Agencies
Average gains in Q3 (best quarter): 7.8% | Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 0.2%
ETMarkets.com
Average gains in Q4 (best quarter): 10.2% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 0.2%
IANS
Average gains in Q4 (best quarter): 6.7% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 0.2%
Agencies
Average gains in Q3 (best quarter): 8% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 1.3%
ANI
Average gains in Q3 (best quarter): 7.3% Average loss in Q1 (worst quarter): 2.4%
