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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Beyond slowing domestic growth (GDP
Small Caps Tend To Do Well In Last Month of Year?
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.