I can feel it in the air.
Not the cold weather. Not the Christmas cheer.
Volume is shifting in the market. And the same pattern I look for every year is about to show up again.
It happens like clockwork.
Once a year. Every year. Toward the end of December.
Most people never notice it. They’re too busy closing the books, taking time off, or celebrating the holidays.
Traders who know what I’m talking about, they’re ready to end the year strong and build momentum to capitalize on the newest trends in 2026.
Prices are already moving in a similar fashion to December 2024 …
This is the same momentum I’ve seen for years. Ever since I started tracking this setup. And the window to prepare is closing quickly!
By the time most traders realize what’s happening, they’ll have missed another picture perfect entry by a full week or two.
Don’t worry, I’m here to walk you through this trade.
What’s Happening Behind The Scenes
Every December, something subtle starts to take shape in the market.
You won’t hear the talking heads mention it yet, but they will soon. They always do.
What I’m seeing right now isn’t new. It’s part of a cycle that’s been happening for decades. It’s so predictable that once you recognize the signs, you’ll start to see it everywhere this time of year.
I’m talking about a phenomenon most traders forget about until it’s already almost over, a market force that quietly shifts momentum as one year ends and another begins.
It’s called the January Effect.
Now, don’t let the name fool you. The move starts long before January 1st. The setup begins in late December, when big investors dump their losers to clean up their books and lock in tax write-offs.
That selling pressure drives prices lower, especially among small-cap stocks, where there tend to be quite a bit of losers.
Then, as soon as the calendar flips, everything changes.
The same investors who sold those stocks rush back in, picking up shares they still believe in at discounted prices.
Add in year-end bonuses and new money entering the market, and you get a surge of fresh buying pressure that pushes those same beaten-down stocks higher.
It’s human psychology, tax strategy, and perfect market timing all colliding at once.
And while there are dozens of ways that traders try to play it, I’ve got one specific trade I look for every single year.
It’s logical. It’s repeatable. And when executed correctly, it can flip a slow December into a strong start for the new year.
Gain Momentum For 2026
We’re still a few days away from my favorite January Effect trade.
I’m still preoccupied with the Fed momentum from last Wednesday …
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The market is scared for 2026. You don’t want to get caught without a plan.
- It’s possible we see an AI pullback.
- The economy could continue to shudder under too-slow federal policy.
- And the Supreme Court could throw Trump’s tariffs into chaos.
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This could be your last chance, before the 2026 carnage, today at 12:30 P.M. Eastern …
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Jeff Zananiri
