{"id":66447,"date":"2024-12-24T16:49:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T08:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=66447"},"modified":"2024-12-24T16:49:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T08:49:31","slug":"top-stocks-for-santa-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/top-stocks-for-santa-rally","title":{"rendered":"Naughty Or Nice? 6 Stocks To Watch For 2024 Santa Rally"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Tis the season to be\u2026bullish?<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s that time of year again\u2014Christmas trees are up, carols are playing, and with just days left until Christmas, you\u2019re probably racing through last-minute shopping. Malls are packed, traffic is a mess, and your holiday to-do list keeps growing. But what are investors doing?<\/p>\n

Probably riding the infamous Santa Rally. <\/em><\/p>\n

The Santa Rally isn\u2019t just a Wall Street legend\u2014it\u2019s the real deal. The term refers to the stock market\u2019s historic pattern of posting gains in the last five trading days of December<\/strong> and the first few trading days of January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 has been incredibly consistent, rising 79% of the time. This works out to an average return of about 1.3% since 1950 during this seven-day trading period. Except for the 2022 bear market, we\u2019ve seen the U.S. market soar for the last five years!<\/p>\n

<\/span>What’s behind the Santa Rally?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It isn\u2019t exactly written in stone, but several theories have made the rounds over the years.<\/p>\n

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  1. Holiday cheer & New Year anticipation = Investor optimism<\/strong>. When investors adopt a hopeful attitude, it drives a more bullish outlook.<\/li>\n
  2. Low trading volumes<\/strong>: With many institutional investors and big players on vacation, trading volumes tend to drop and retail investors (like you and me) can make moves that will have a bigger impact, often pushing the markets up.<\/li>\n
  3. Portfolio rebalancing<\/strong>: In early December, investors typically sell underperforming stocks to offset capital gains taxes. By the end of the month, many reinvest those funds ahead of the New Year, driving the market up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/span>The 2024 setup for a Santa Rally<\/span><\/h2>\n

    2024 has been a year of highs and lows. The biggest market boost coming from President Trump’s landslide win to the White House. While the official inauguration isn’t until 20 January 2025, the effects are already being felt, creating a strong possibility for a Santa Rally to close out the year.<\/p>\n

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    1. Tech resurgence<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. A cooling global economy<\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Seasonal trends still hold strong<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/span>Have you been naughty OR nice?<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Whether you\u2019ve been playing it cool or making some bold moves this year, your portfolio\u2019s performance might just need that extra sizzle ahead of 2025. Here are some stock picks recommended by our research team to spice things up!<\/p>\n

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      To make the most of the Santa Rally, here are some pro tips to help you stay on track:<\/p>\n

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      1. Stick to quality stocks<\/strong>: Look for companies with strong fundamentals, which are undervalued and have shown resilience this year, like technology and healthcare.<\/li>\n
      2. Consider ETFs<\/strong>: ETFs like the Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO), S&P 500 (SPY) or Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) can give exposure to the rally without the risks of individual stocks.<\/li>\n
      3. Save the date<\/strong>: Know when the Santa Rally kicks off to time your entries and exits, helping you maximize returns.<\/li>\n
      4. Stay realistic<\/strong>: While the Santa Rally is a fun, seasonal trend, it\u2019s not guaranteed. Avoid going all-in on speculative bets and trade within your means.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        So whether 2024 brings a jolly year-end boost or not, it\u2019s good to remember that the Santa Rally \u2013 a market tradition – reflects the holiday cheer that fuels investor optimism. The outcome depends on economic conditions, geopolitical factors, and staying informed and strategic will help you make the most of it!<\/p>\n

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        *T&C Apply.<\/a><\/p>\n

        This article is contributed by Neale Gomez from Rakuten Trade.<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Don’t miss out on the Stock Market Santa Rally for 2024!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":66457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,216],"tags":[773,1306,772,660,945,982,467,1850,1849,1848,1558],"class_list":["post-66447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-investment","category-news-updates","tag-etf","tag-invest","tag-investing","tag-investment","tag-nasdaq","tag-news","tag-rakuten-trade","tag-sp-500","tag-santa-rally","tag-trading","tag-us"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nStock Market Santa Rally Investment Wrap Up 2024<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It's time for the US Santa Rally! 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