Everyone on Wall Street has heard the mantra "sell in May and go away." It's just one example of seasonality that traders discuss on a yearly basis.

In this episode of Stocks In Translation, Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre examines "seasonality" —the predictable and recurring patterns in data that occur each year.

Joined by Yahoo Finance's Sydnee Fried and Carson Group's Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick, Blikre dives into the recent spike in the VIX Volatility Index and small-cap stocks. Detrick also shares what better productivity means for the economy, offers insights for new investors, and advises on navigating stock volatility based on his extensive experience in the industry, working with financial advisers.

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This post was written by John Tejada.