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What does santa claus rally mean?
The Santa Claus rally is a seasonal tendency for stock prices to rise during the last five trading days of December and the first two of January. It is a widely watched calendar effect.
"Traders were hoping for a Santa Claus rally to close out the year green."
Origin
Named for the festive timing; the phenomenon was documented by Yale Hirsch in the Stock Trader's Almanac.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Santa Claus rally?
It's the seasonal tendency for stock prices to rise during the last five trading days of December and the first two trading days of January.
Where does the term Santa Claus rally come from?
It's named for the festive year-end timing, and the effect was documented by Yale Hirsch in the Stock Trader's Almanac.
Does the Santa Claus rally always happen?
No. It's a historical tendency and widely watched calendar effect, not a guarantee; some years it fails to appear.
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