What Is a Santa Claus Rally?
A Santa Claus rally is a tendency for stocks to rise in the last days of the year. It is a seasonal
sentiment pattern, not a rule.
1
Late-December lift
The final week and first days of January.
2
Why, maybe
Light volume, holiday optimism, and tax effects.
3
A tendency, not a rule
It often happens, but never guaranteed.
Source: CFGI
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