Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) seasonality: returns by month

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) has averaged +3.7% in May and −4.4% in September since 2001, the best and worst months. Every month's average is shown below with how often it rose, so a single big year can't hide.

Fidelity National Information Services returns by calendar month since 2001

FIS return statistics by calendar month
MonthAverageMedianRose inBestWorst
January+1.9%+2.0%72% of 25 yrs+11.1% 2011−16.9% 2026
February+0.8%+1.8%56% of 25 yrs+11.8% 2021−20.6% 2022
March+0.9%+2.4%64% of 25 yrs+9.1% 2016−13.6% 2023
April+1.8%+1.7%56% of 25 yrs+12.2% 2010−8.4% 2024
May+3.7%+4.7%76% of 25 yrs+12.9% 2016−7.6% 2026
June−1.6%−0.2%44% of 25 yrs+4.6% 2012−13.7% 2002
July+2.8%+2.5%62% of 26 yrs+17.9% 2001−11.8% 2002
August−0.2%+0.9%62% of 26 yrs+15.3% 2008−14.3% 2021
September−4.4%−2.2%35% of 26 yrs+16.5% 2005−38.8% 2002
October−0.5%−0.1%48% of 25 yrs+12.4% 2006−18.3% 2008
November+2.6%+3.7%64% of 25 yrs+19.4% 2023−12.7% 2015
December+0.6%+0.9%60% of 25 yrs+16.3% 2001−5.9% 2022

Month-end closes adjusted for splits and dividends, through the October 14, 2026 close. Source: Yahoo Finance chart API, monthly close adjusted for splits and dividends. Excludes taxes, fees and inflation. Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best month for Fidelity National Information Services?

May, with an average return of +3.7% since 2001. It rose in 76% of Mays (25 years).

What is the worst month for Fidelity National Information Services?

September, averaging −4.4% and rising in 35% of years.

Is it a good idea to time purchases by month?

Usually not. Each month has only about 25 observations here, one big year can swing an average, and the gaps between months are small next to a single year's range. Seasonality is a curiosity, not a trading signal.

How are the monthly returns calculated?

Each month's return runs from the previous month-end close to that month's close, using prices adjusted for splits and dividends. The current, unfinished month is left out.

The math is easy. The macro is hard.

Fidelity National Information Services shows the arithmetic. Members get the monthly call that decides which inputs matter, plus written breakpoints when the facts move. $39/month or $249/year.

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