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In the current market, it certainly seems as though not all European indices are equal. The AEX25 and CAC40 are both trading near record highs while the DAX30 and FTSE100 remain quite some distance away from, albeit still moving in that direction. This warrants paying further attention to the markets that are leading the way in Europe such as the Dutch AEX25 stock market index.

European Stock Indices: A Mixed Affair

In the current market, it certainly seems as though not all European indices are equal. The AEX25 and CAC40 are both trading near record highs while the DAX30 and FTSE100 remain quite some distance away from, albeit still moving in that direction. This warrants paying further attention to the markets that are leading the way in Europe such as the Dutch AEX25 stock market index.

Trading the AEX25: The Technical Picture

Source: Admiral Markets MT5 Supreme Edition, AEX25, Weekly - Data range: from November 21, 2010, to April 29, 2019, accessed on April 29, 2019, at 9:26 pm BST. - Please note: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

It's clear to see the historic uptrend in the AEX25. While some traders have benefitted from prior bounces off the long term ascending trend line, the market is now approaching its previous record high levels - levels where the market has failed before.

While it may be too early to initiate short positions, the risk-reward opportunities at these previous highs are becoming less favourable for long positions - unless the market can break to the upside. Therefore, the question on every traders' mind is whether or not the market can break to new highs?

Trading the AEX25: The Seasonal & Statistical Picture

In identifying whether the index can break to new highs, a historical study of the monthly performance of the AEX25 could prove useful:

Percentage Of Months Closing Higher Than The Open, 2000 - 2018

The statistical analysis above shows the percentage of months which closed higher from where it opened since the year 2000. It is evident to see that the period from October to April tends to have the best performing months, on average. Seasonal weakness is evident in May and June with only a 47% and 37% chance of the months closing higher respectively.

It's important to remember that seasonal and statistical studies, such as above, only provide probable outcomes - not certain ones. However, by combining this level of analysis with technical and fundamental analysis the trader can start to increase their edge in the market, before making a trading decision.

European Indices: The Fundamental Picture

While most European stock indices are in bullish trends, the magnitude of the moves higher has differed wildly. But, there is still some correlation between the major European indexes such as the AEX25, CAC40, DAX30 and FTSE100.

Both May and June tend to be weaker months for global stock markets as traders observe the 'sell in May and go away' phenomenon which represents the tendency - not the certainty - that stock markets decline during these months (as the seasonal and statistical analysis of the AEX25 above shows).

As a number of the stronger European indices are approaching resistance levels, traders will be paying close attention to what happens in May - both technically and fundamentally. Upcoming European elections and ongoing US trade tariff talk are just a few of the major events to keep on eye on this month which could influence European indices and result in some interesting trading opportunities for both short-term and long-term traders.

Conclusion

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