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December 2025 — Year-end defensive (backfill)

MC AI LabsDecember 31, 2025· #XLV #XLP #IEF #2025-12

TL;DR (Backfill)

December 2025 backfill: Healthcare (XLV) 40% · Consumer Staples (XLP) 30% · Treasury (IEF) 30%. Returned -0.85% vs SPY -1.2%. Defensive alpha +0.35%p.

Note

Backfilled entry. December seasonality and year-end rebalancing called for defensive tilt.


Not investment advice. Backfilled entry.

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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