Benzinga·2025-12-23 21:44Market Overview - Wall Street is anticipating a Santa Claus Rally, which in 2025 appears to be more diversified across sectors rather than solely focused on technology [1] Historical Performance - The S&P 500 has historically gained an average of 0.95% during the final trading week of the year, with a positive return 71% of the time over the past 95 years [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has a stronger record, averaging a 1.06% gain over 128 years with a 77% win rate [2] - In contrast, the Nasdaq 100 has only averaged a 0.4% gain during the same period, finishing higher just 55% of the time [2] ETF Trends - The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:MAGS) remains popular among investors focused on Big Tech, showing a 2% increase in the past five days, despite a weakening seasonal strength in tech [4] - The State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (NYSE:XME) has gained nearly 7% recently, driven by rising metal prices due to tight supply and strong industrial demand [5] - The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:JETS) saw about a 1% gain last week, supported by record holiday travel forecasts, with AAA estimating over 122 million travelers during the holiday period [6] - The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) rose approximately 6% in the last five days, fueled by increased global defense spending and geopolitical tensions [7] Investment Sentiment - The current investment sentiment indicates a broader and more selective Santa Claus Rally in 2025, with investors diversifying their interests across sectors such as metals, travel, and defense, in addition to technology [8]