Time to fade momentum trade, Jefferies says By Investing.com
Momentum Factors Weakening: Jefferies strategist Steven G. DeSanctis notes that momentum factors, particularly Price Momentum, weakened in December and are expected to continue declining in Q1 2025, despite a generally positive performance of quantitative factors throughout 2024.
Quality Factor Outperformance: The Quality factor block performed well in December with a +4.3% spread, contrasting with disappointing results from other factors like "Growth at a Reasonable Price" and the Risk (Off) block, which underperformed despite market declines.
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