INTERVIEW | Make Money by Understanding Stock Market Cycles, Seasonal Trends, and the Next Big Bull Market with Jeffrey Hirsch

Jeffrey A. Hirsch is the CEO of Hirsch Holdings, editor-in-chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac, and publisher of Almanac Investor. Following in the footsteps of his father, Yale Hirsch, who founded the Stock Trader's Almanac in 1966, Jeff has spent decades studying market history, seasonal trends, recurring patterns, and investor behavior. With more than 60 years of family experience behind the Almanac, Jeff helps investors use historical data and market cycles to make smarter investment decisions and better understand where the market could be headed next.

On this episode we talk about:

How Jeff grew up in a family business built around the stock market and continued his father's 60-year legacy.

Why understanding seasonal trends, historical patterns, and market cycles can give investors an edge.

The current AI-driven technology boom and how it compares to previous market-changing innovations like the internet and microprocessor.

Why investors should sell their losers quickly, let their winners ride, and avoid getting caught up in FOMO.

The Santa Claus Rally, the January Barometer, and what historical market indicators could tell us about the market's outlook for 2027.

Top 3 Takeaways

Buy when others are fearful. Market corrections can create opportunities to buy quality investments at better prices. Some of the best opportunities come when everyone else is selling or losing confidence.

Let your winners run. One of Jeff's biggest lessons for investors is to sell losing positions quickly while giving winning investments room to grow. Don't take profits too early just because a stock has performed well.

Pay attention to the bigger market cycles. Daily movements and short-term headlines don't tell the whole story. Understanding seasonal patterns, historical trends, and major technological shifts can help investors make more informed long-term decisions.

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