Best Day of the Year to Invest in RMD (ResMed)

Based on 32 years of data (19952026), January 5 has historically been the best day to invest in RMD. Buying on that date and holding for ≈ 1 month returned an average of +9.14% with a 82% win rate. The weakest day is February 19 (-5.33%).

This page presents historical statistical analysis for educational purposes only. It is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Best Day
January 5
+9.14% avg
Worst Day
February 19
-5.33% avg
Holding Window
≈ 1 month
21 trading days
Years Analyzed
32
1995–2026

Seasonal Return by Day of Year for RMD

Each point is the average return over the following ≈ 1 month (21 trading days) if you had invested on that calendar date. Cyan = best day, red = worst day.

10 Best Days to Invest in RMD

DateAvg Return (≈ 1 month)Win RateSamples
January 5Best+9.14%82%22
January 6+8.86%82%22
October 12+8.17%86%21
October 19+7.48%81%21
December 22+7.47%86%22
October 13+7.35%77%22
October 27+7.10%73%22
October 26+7.09%76%21
January 12+7.00%77%22
October 30+6.93%77%22

Best Day to Invest in RMD, Month by Month

The single strongest calendar date within each month. Prefer the broader view? See the best month to invest in RMD

Best DateAvg Return (≈ 1 month)Win RateSamples
January 5+9.14%82%22
February 2+2.93%64%22
March 24+6.03%68%22
April 9+6.43%73%22
May 27+5.23%72%18
June 2+6.42%70%23
July 23+6.80%64%22
August 8+4.96%65%23
September 21+0.86%57%21
October 12+8.17%86%21
November 2+5.82%86%21
December 22+7.47%86%22

10 Weakest Days to Invest in RMD

DateAvg Return (≈ 1 month)Win RateSamples
February 19Worst-5.33%22%18
February 13-4.60%26%23
September 14-4.50%35%20
February 20-4.32%37%19
September 13-4.28%24%21
September 12-4.26%32%22
January 29-4.20%39%23
February 11-4.05%32%22
February 24-3.86%32%22
February 6-3.72%35%23

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How to Read This Data

Avg Return is the mean percentage change over the 21 trading days (≈ 1 month) following each calendar date, averaged across the years RMD was traded.

Win Rate shows how often that forward month finished positive. A 75% win rate means RMDrose over the following month in 3 of every 4 years you invested on that date.

Samples is the number of years that contributed to the date. Calendar dates that fall on weekends or holidays in some years naturally have fewer samples; only dates with enough history are ranked.

Seasonal patterns are historical tendencies, not guarantees. A specific calendar date is a rough proxy for a seasonal window — treat it as one input alongside your own research, not a precise timing signal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best day of the year to invest in RMD?

Based on 32 years of data, January 5 has historically been the best day to invest in RMD. Buying on that date and holding for ≈ 1 month returned an average of +9.14% with a 82% win rate.

Does buying on one specific day really matter?

A single calendar date is a proxy for a seasonal window rather than a precise signal. The dates that rank highest tend to cluster around genuinely strong seasonal periods, which is why we also show the best day within each month and link through to the broader best month analysis.

How is this calculated?

For each calendar date we measure the return over the following 21 trading days (≈ 1 month) if you had bought on that date, using daily closing prices from 1995 to 2026, then average across all years. The date with the highest average forward return is the historically best day to invest.

Is this trading or investment advice?

No. This page is historical statistical analysis for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial, investment, or trading advice and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold RMDor any other security. Past performance does not guarantee future results — always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.