A few months back, I advised you to stick to your guns and avoid the temptation to “ sell in May and go away .” I hope you followed that advice, because it looks like investors who were duped by this tired old slogan are going to miss out on gains. Here’s how the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has performed since May 1: Now the herd is wringing its hands over the presidential election, worried that the fallout from the circus-like race will trigger a lasting market downturn. But recent history says they’re off base here, too. Because once the vote is over, markets typically gain ground in the first year of a new presidential term. ... Read more