Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re like many investors, then you likely have a year-end rally on your wish list.

If this is you, then you’re probably in luck because history has shown that a so-called Santa Claus rally could be in the making in the weeks ahead.

However, in today’s episode we’re going to talk about why you shouldn’t be fooled by the Santa Claus rally.

Now, you’ve likely heard about the Santa Claus rally before, and in case you haven’t, it’s a phenomenon that tends to happen in the few days following Christmas and into the new year where stocks tend to rally.

While you’d likely welcome such a development after this year’s market performance, today, we’ll discuss why jumping on board this rally could be a setup for disappointment in the coming weeks.