Gallery: Why October is not the scariest month in the investment calendar

Financial milestones over the years

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October brings with it Halloween, scare stories and the anniversaries of several market crashes - but, while some investors may feel like it is a month to avoid, it is actually a month that has been historically positive for markets.

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