bluezango: Historically small caps are beaten down prior to December (tax selling etc) and then get a boost (called January Effect). However, the RUT is currently displaying some negative divergence on the daily chart on recent highs so trail stops upward.

    Beyond slowing domestic growth (GDP

    Posted by a_l_ on 26th of Nov 2014 at 02:48 pm

    Beyond slowing domestic growth (GDP again slowed 2nd derivative YoY - continuing a multi-quarter trend which is bad for the Russell), I think the illiquidity & YTD volatility of the Russell have big players focusing on big, liquid plays - Apple, Baba, etc. Less likely to see small cap January Effect under these conditions.

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