I have a simple question? Do any fellow traders make it a point to time trades. so that the millions of 401K contributions which mostly go into mutual funds which in turn are all LONG( i dont think there is a 401K which allows you to go short ? is there?) hence does anyone monitor and for example play with the trend. or short it shortly after the money is factored in. I assume 401K contributions are always net positive.. or may be a balancing into cash but overall still positive . any link where I can see the net USA total 401K added in each forthnight/ year
1) End-of-the-month window-dressing. 2) Beginning-of-the-year influx. 3) April-14th procrastinators. 4) End-of-the-quarter movement. 5) End-of-the-first half and second-half of the year movement. 6) End-of-the-year tax-selling and bargain-hunting. 7) (2) and (6) comprise the "January Effect".