The January Effect is the phenomenon in which small-caps lead large-caps in January (or starting in December) and that often sets stocks up for strong overall annual performance. [Prepping for the January Effect With ETFs]
From Dec. 3, 2012 to Jan. 31, 2013, IWM climbed 10.2% while the S&P 500 was higher by 6.6%.
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Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of IWM.