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Santa Claus rally

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Santa Claus Rally
A jump in the price of stocks that often occurs the week between Christmas and New Year's. There are numerous explanations for this phenomenon, including tax considerations, happiness around Wall Street, and the fact that the pessimists are usually on vacation this week.

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Many consider the Santa Claus rally to be a result of people buying stocks in anticipation of the rise in stock prices during the month of January, otherwise known as the January Effect.

Santa Claus Rally
Seasonal rise in stock prices in the last week of the calendar year, between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Santa Claus rally
A rise in security prices that occurs during the last week of the calendar year and during the first few days of the new year. Also called year-end rally.


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