16 Jun
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Is The Market Expensive?

I’m frequently asked: Is the Market Expensive? 

Value is Subjective:

I believe the answer is very subjective. My standard response is:  “Value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.” -Adam Sarhan

P/E Ratio:

The P/E ratio is a common ratio used to measure a market (or stock’s ) value. The ratio is derived by dividing the price by earnings. There are many different types of P/E ratios but for the most common used is trailing twelve months (a.k.a. TTM). From an objective standpoint- the S&P 500’s (SPX) current P/E ratio is ~18. Historically, this is around “fair value” (mid teens) and it is currently lower than prior major market tops. In fact, the past two major market tops are highlighted below and the SPX’s P/E ratio was above 21 in both instances.

Cheap or Expensive:

Value is subjective because from 1984-2014 the SPX soared over 1,000% (from 165-1950). During that time, the P/E ratio was above 20 for 18 years and below 20 for 13 years- Hardly conclusive evidence. So, is the market expensive? Not from where I sit.

S&P 500 (SPX) P/E Ratio:

SPX-PE Ratio
04 Jun
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Adam Sarhan Reuters Quote: US STOCKS-Wall Street flat after data

US STOCKS-Wall Street flat after data 6.4.14

* ISM services report strong, but ADP report weak

* Many investors worry about low volume and volatility

* Protective Life jumps, Dai-ichi to buy

* NQ Mobile has biggest gain ever, up 28 pct

* Dow down 0.2 pct, S&P down 0.1 pct, Nasdaq up 0.1 pct (Updates to open, adds ISM data)

By Ryan Vlastelica

NEW YORK, June 4 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were largely flat on Wednesday as mixed reads on the economy gave the market little direction and traders were reluctant to buy with indexes near record levels.

Wall Street initially opened lower, pressured by a disappointing read on the labor market, but it subsequently cut its losses on a bullish read on the services sector. Trading volume continued to be light, making the market more susceptible to intraday swings and suggesting that recent gains lacked conviction.

The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index accelerated more than expected in May, rising at the fastest pace in nine months. Separately, fewer private sector jobs were added in May than had been anticipated, according to the ADP National Employment Report.

“With some data strong and other data weak, we don’t have a clear picture of the market or the economy right now,” said Adam Sarhan, chief executive of Sarhan Capital in New York. “We don’t seem to be strong enough to grow without help from the Federal Reserve, but we do seem to be trending in the right direction.”

While economic reports have largely been positive lately, investors are concerned about any data that could indicate weakness in Friday’s May jobs report.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 28.72 points or 0.17 percent, to 16,693.62, the S&P 500 lost 1.1 points or 0.06 percent, to 1,923.14 and the Nasdaq Composite added 4.57 points or 0.11 percent, to 4,238.65.

Equities have been strong lately, with the S&P up for seven of the past nine sessions, hitting multiple records.

The CBOE Volatility index was up 2.2 percent, its third straight daily advance. Despite that, the “fear index” remains around 12, well below the historical average of 20, which has some investors concerned the market has become complacent.

In company news, Protective Life jumped 18 percent to $69.25 in heavy trading after Japan’s Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co agreed to buy the company for $5.7 billion.

Tibco Software Inc was one of the Nasdaq’s most active, slumping 8.2 percent to $19.10 a day after a second-quarter outlook sharply below expectations.

NQ Mobile Inc soared 28 percent to $9.80, its biggest one-day advance ever, moving on heavy volume after the mobile security software maker said a special committee had found no evidence of fraud, as had been alleged by short-seller Muddy Waters Research Group. (Editing by Bernadette Baum and Nick Zieminski

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/04/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1N0OL10K20140604

03 Jun
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Market Update: Bulls Are Back In Control

Path of Least Resistance Is Higher:
The S&P 500 (SPX) broke out of its 5.5 month base last week which bodes well for the bulls. It is also encouraging to see the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) break out and hit fresh 2014 highs as well. In the very short term the market is a little extended/overbought and we’d like to see a light volume pullback before making its next move higher. The DJIA, Nasdaq Composite, Russell 2000 are still trading below their 2014 highs and the bulls would like to see these indices follow through to the upside.

Buy Weakness, Not Just Strength, in An Uptrend
In a strong bull market we like to buy weakness and not just strength since it gives us a nice (and very important) edge in the market.  Earlier this year, we wrote about how the market was in the process of building a large topping pattern and noted that we needed the top to be confirmed otherwise it would be a large base within a broader uptrend. Now that the SPX broke out, the latter scenario has occurred and the bulls are back in control as long as the SPX continues trading above 1897 (resistance should now become support).

Market Update: Consolidating Recent  Gains

So far the action this week is best described as a healthy consolidation ahead of a few key data points (Mainly, European Central Bank & US Jobs Report later this week).  The small-cap Russell 2000 index remains the weakest index but has the look/feel that it is just a matter of time until it rallies (providing, the other averages continue moving higher).

Positions: Results Are Results. Period.

Thankfully, the  FLS portfolio is doing great as every position is profitable and our stops are tightened to avoid anything turning negative. SWKS was the standout winner today, jumping a very healthy 6% today alone! This stock took some time to get going but hopefully this is the beginning of a nice long uptrend. Here is a snapshot of the portfolio as of Tuesday’s close,

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20 May
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The Future of The Digital Media Business

“It Is Not the Strongest of the Species that Survives But the Most Adaptable.”
― Charles Darwin
Digital Media 1.0 Is Dead:
Earlier today, Todd Harrison, of MinyanVille Fame, penned a great piece titled “Why I’m Exiting The Digital Media Business.” Once again he is way ahead of his time and has his finger right on the pulse of the ever-changing financial landscape. His basic premise is that Digital Media, as we once knew it, is dead.I couldn’t agree more and feel that the old financial services business model is dead as well (but that will be covered in a separate article). The digital media business has changed materially in recent years, become extremely saturated, and now needs to evolve in order to survive. All this was due to the explosion of social media, blogs, and a very low barrier to entry.
Why It Died. Brain Cells Not Required:
Put simply, anyone with a keyboard and internet access (brain cells not required) can begin writing about finance. This destroyed the old digital media landscape and caused a tremendous amount of confusion from the investor’s (people consuming the digital media)  point of view. Why? Because they do not know how to separate the good guys from the shysters. As is this case in any business, there are shysters lurking in every corner. This opened the door for shysters to package and sell garbage to countless people who are not able to differentiate between good and bad players in the digital media space. As a result, trust disappeared and the business model broke. As is the case with most things in life the business evolved and thought leaders and trust agents are emerging. The business is becoming personalized and people succeed by providing intelligent content in both bull and bear markets.
The Future: Digital Media 2.0
So if Digital Media is dead. Where are we headed? From where I sit, Digital Media 2.0 offers HUGE opportunities for the good guys (honest, intelligent, true value-add oriented people) to provide intelligent content to their audience. Why? Because in an information-overload world- the audience needs, now more than ever, good/intelligent ideas and will gladly pay for it…Finding it is their main problem. The decision to buy (subscribe), once trust and quality are established, in the consumers mind, is a no-brainer.
Age of Information: The Most Valuable Commodity In the World
We live in the age of information and in today’s world, information is the most valuable commodity in the world and time is the most valuable asset. Period. People who understand the value of intelligent information are willing to pay for it. Why? Because the benefit of accessing good information is priceless in today’s world. Remember, people don’t buy products, they buy what they get out of the product (hat tip, Jeffrey Fox). For example, the optometrist doesn’t sell glasses, she sells vision. Similarly, the investor who consumes financial media isn’t buying “research” or subscribing to a newsletter- they are buying money and saving time. The implicit value proposition is that when you subscribe to my XYZ service, you will make money from my ideas and save time because I will do the work for you). If you are not able to deliver and make that value proposition abundantly clear, you will not survive in the age of information. If it is, you will thrive.
How to Thrive In The New Age of Information:
That is why in order to survive and thrive in the new digital media 2.0 world – content providers have to deliver quality, personalized and intelligent content to the right audience- over and over again. If you can do that – you have just gained a customer for life. Intelligent content that shows readers how to save time and make money is priceless. Otherwise, the customer will “opt-out,” cancel, and go somewhere else. That simple.
Case Study:  Sarhan Capital
Sarhan Capital is a boutique investment/advisory firm. We thrive by providing intelligent information to our clients (investors of all size). That simple. If we don’t they leave. If we do, they stay- and become clients for life.
3 Step Formula For Success In the Digital Media Age
Permission Marketing is much more effective than interruption marketing. In today’s world people give you permission to market to them. They choose to opt-in to what you have to offer- Providing your content is personalized and valuable to them. This is our secret sauce and one reason why we are able to thrive in the new digital media world:
Step 1: Strangers become Friends (Join our free newsletter, watch our free webinars and get to know our work)
Step 2: Friends become clients (Want more- Join our paid services)
Step 3: Clients become loyal clients (Give people a reason to come back for more – provide excellent content). Rinse wash repeat.
In any business, the future is very bright for those that are able to best manage change.
Trade wisely,
Adam Sarhan
5/20/2014
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12 Mar
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A Brief History of The Global Economy

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Has copper lost its importance? The basic premise is that for the past few years, copper and other industrial metals, no longer play a critical role for global economic growth. Don’t take my word for it; the proof is in the charts. Since 2011, copper prices have been steadily falling while US stocks have been steadily rising. In order to better understand why this is happening let’s take a quick look at the evolution and history of the global economy.
A Brief History of The Global Economy– 
I have studied every major economic cycle going back to the 3rd century. The economy has evolved tremendously over the past several hundred years.
Here is a brief look at the evolution/history of the global economy.
1. Agriculture Age:
For centuries, the global economy was almost fully dependent on agriculture. Then in the mid 1700’s things changed. Thanks in part to a concurrent/explosion in technology, communication, and transportation, the Industrial Revolution was born and changed the global economy -forever.
2. Industrial/Services Age:
The Industrial Revolution began in the late 1700’s and lasted for about a century to the mid-1800’s. The transition was a paradigm shift for the global economy. People migrated in droves to large cities and the age of mass-production was born (copper and other industrial metals played an integral part during this period because they were used to build “stuff”). The main driver for most developed economies during that time was goods and services. As each country’s economy developed it invariably moved more towards services and away from goods.
3. Information Age:
Then in the late 1900’s, another major paradigm shift occurred – Information become the primary engine of the global economy and quickly became the most valuable commodity on the planet. For the last several decades, more money has been created than the entire history of the world & most of it is based on buying/selling information/ideas (that is why copper/other industrial metals are not as important as they once were to global economic growth).
Information Is Power
I can go on and on but that is beyond the scope of this article. Suffice it to say, in today’s economy, information is power. Additionally, people, rightfully so, are willing to pay for it. In fact, my entire business (and most of the financial service sector) is based on buying and selling information. If I provide my clients with “intelligent” ideas they will be happy and stay with me for life (or until I stop providing them with good information). So each day my job is simple: Provide you with intelligent ideas in the market. I hope I did my job today. If you want powerful ideas delivered directly to your inbox, Join FindLeadingStocks.com
 

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07 Jan
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27 Aug
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29 Dec
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5 Important Market Correlations: SP500, Euro, Gold, Crude Oil, & XLF

The following was from my twitter feed (to get live access, simply follow @adamsarhan) on 12.29.2011
  • One of the strongest correlations remains: S&P500/ $XLF (financials ETF) = +97.5%!
2.
Adam Sarhan@adamsarhan 

  • Another very strong correlation is SP500/Crude Oil= +95.2%!
 3.
  • However: Euro/Gold correlation remains very strong at nearly +90%
4.
Adam Sarhan@adamsarhan

  • SP 500/Gold correlation has fallen to only +8.3% (out of 100%)
5.
  • The SP 500/Euro correlation has fallen off a cliff over past few weeks. It’s only +26.6% = 
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