Definitions for "January Effect"
In stock markets, January Effect refers to the general rise in share prices...
Refers to the historical pattern that stock prices rise in the first few days of January. Studies have suggested this holds only for small- capitalization stocks. In recent years, there is less evidence of a January effect.
Tendency of the stock market to rise between December 31 and the end of the first week in January, following year-end selling for tax reasons.
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