There are many strategies that exploit the reallocating and re-indexing that happens at the end of the year. Santa Claus Rally, Dogs of the Dow, January Effect–Different ways to take advantage of the way we measure the markets. (to check out a new take on the Dogs of the Dow, click here)

Some say tax strategies are a driver but with retail trading only making up about 20-30% of trading volume it is much more likely the institutional trading has the biggest impact. Money managers are trying to secure the best numbers to show on their annual performance record and are locking in gains and looking for the next place to put their assets for 2026.

This is a likely force behind a great trade that Keith Harwood spotted. With his experience as a market maker he know big funds many jump back into a market darling after putting a concrete win on paper. Take a look at what he spotted here.

With NVDA showing new signs of life and having proven it can withstand some serious skepticism, it is revving up for another race in 2026. His Forecaster Toolbox used its AI analysis to line up a few great reasons this is a prime ticker to watch. (grab a free trial here) It also spotlighted the right strategy to use in this current market environment. But that environment is changing, so check out the chat now.

Happy New Year to all.

Keep learning and trade wisely,

John Boyer

Editor

Market Wealth Daily