Willis Owen: Dividend inclusion throws 'sell in May' adage 'out of the water'

Staying invested could prove lucrative

Emanuela Hawker
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Willis Owen has revealed that the traditional "sell in May and go away, don't come back until St Leger Day" adage actually "makes no sense for investors" when you consider the inclusion of dividends.

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