The day-of-the-week effect: Which day of the week is best for stocks?
Since 1957, the S&P 500's strongest weekday on average has been Wednesday (+0.075%) and its weakest Monday (−0.037%). Since 2006 the order has been different: strongest Tuesday (+0.081%), weakest Thursday (+0.020%).
Average daily S&P 500 return by weekday, since 1957.
| Day | Avg since 1957 | Up | Avg since 2006 | Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | −0.037% | 50% | +0.021% | 55% |
| Tuesday | +0.049% | 51% | +0.081% | 52% |
| Wednesday | +0.075% | 55% | +0.054% | 55% |
| Thursday | +0.029% | 53% | +0.020% | 55% |
| Friday | +0.052% | 55% | +0.032% | 55% |
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