The first is last -- when we're talking about the calendar and the S&P 500. Since 2004, the major index has risen only half of the time during the first month of the year. That's a lower rate than any other month.

Granted, the average returns for the S&P 500 during June and September have been lower than those in January. Still, it's indisputable that January has been one of the worst months for the S&P 500 over the last 20 years.

Should investors stay on the sidelines? Nope. Here are three stocks to buy anyway.

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