The Wall Street bull stands in the financial district near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on Nov. 18, 2025. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Commentary
The old Wall Street saying, “Sell in May and go away,” has resurfaced once again as American stock markets continue to hover near record highs in 2026. To younger investors, the phrase may sound outdated, overly cautious, or even pessimistic.
