SAD SNAKE

The Friday File: Since 1930, the year of the pig has had the best S&P 500 average annual return at a snorting 15%. In second, the rooster/rabbit, both at 12%/year. The tiger follows at 10%/year, the rat returns 9%/year, and the monkey an intelligent 8%/year. The Ox/horse/dragon/dog each average 6%/year, while sheep offer a baah-baric 5%/year. Regrettably the snake, which is this year’s animal, slithers in last at -2%/year.