Join today and have your say! It’s FREE!

Become a member today, It's free!

We will not release or resell your information to third parties without your permission.
Please Try Again
{{ error }}
By providing my email, I consent to receiving investment related electronic messages from Stockhouse.

or

Sign In

Please Try Again
{{ error }}
Password Hint : {{passwordHint}}
Forgot Password?

or

Please Try Again {{ error }}

Send my password

SUCCESS
An email was sent with password retrieval instructions. Please go to the link in the email message to retrieve your password.

Become a member today, It's free!

We will not release or resell your information to third parties without your permission.

Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Suncor Energy Inc T.SU

Alternate Symbol(s):  SU

Suncor Energy Inc. is a Canada-based integrated energy company. The Company's segments include Oil Sands, Exploration and Production (E&P), and Refining and Marketing. Its operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil production; petroleum refining in Canada and the United States; and the Company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks... see more

TSX:SU - Post Discussion

Suncor Energy Inc > Sooooo...Where is the Market Right Now
View:
Post by Experienced on Dec 22, 2023 10:18am

Sooooo...Where is the Market Right Now

While I have posted many times that what people do in terms of their investments depends very much on one's investment objectives and tolerance to risk. I have also talked about asset allocation and the need to change/ adjust one's asset allocation over the business cycle.  Many empirical studies over the years have identified asset allocation as a key determinant of long term returns in the stock market.

With that as backgound,  where is the market right now and is it vulnerable to for a decline in asset values (irrespective of whether there will be a recession next year or not)?

Two indicators I use for shorter term decisions on asset allocation and more specifically the cash component are - market sentiment and the market P/E ratio relative to interests rates.

Right now both of these indicators are flashing red.  

Market sentiment is in the Greed category and approaching Excessive Greed.  Historically this means that the market is as approaching a shorter term top and the indexes will fall.  When this actually happens is not precise as the market could stay in this category for a 2-3 weeks but it is a clear sign to be careful and prepare for a market downturn.  When I see this I start to raise my cash levels so I can buy some things on sale later.  Do I seel everything?...nope..just a tweak of 5-10% in my cash balances.

In terms of interest rates, there is a longstanding relationship between the overal market P/E ratio and interest rates.  Obviously, if interest rates are higher then some market participants will, based on risk tolerances. sell equities and buy fixed income.  Right now in the US the S&P 500 P/E ratio is about 27.  Long run empirical regression analysis would suggest that the P/E ratio should be around 21.  In relative terms this is pretty significant differences and for sure indicated market vulnerbility.

 More imprtantly, there is a concordance between the two indicators or in simple terms they are both predicting the same thing.

Up to you whether you take this heart or think it is just nonesense.
Comment by 555rookie555 on Dec 22, 2023 11:15am
I appreciate the big picture indicators and investment strategies you share experienced.  The P/E ratios of some sectors (like oil and gas) seem quite reasonable compared to others (like tech companies). Any comment on how you identify market capitulation and whetger you expect all sectors to equally "go on sale"? 
Comment by Kman86 on Dec 22, 2023 2:54pm
Experienced....with all due respect, even a broken clock is right twice a day. You've been saying "storm clouds" have been gathering for the past two years. I'd like to think that most people here are educated enough to be making their own investment decisions without the monthly grandstanding.  
Comment by Experienced on Dec 22, 2023 3:42pm
kman...fair enough... One point of clarification though.  The post you are referring to isn't talking about my views regarding a recession but rather a very short term situation about current market valuation based on current market sentiment and valuations. But sure...if you and everyone else here knows all that my apologies for wasting your time...
Comment by mrbb on Dec 22, 2023 4:48pm
yep, these self proclaimed experts are just following the crowd of self proclaimed experts, confirmation biased. Real winners are mostly contrarians.  It's good you raised this point in a nice tone.  A quote (in blue) from a newsletter Dear Reader,  ...more  
Comment by mrbb on Dec 22, 2023 6:39pm
bond ouchy in 2023 TLT Stock Price | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF - Investing.com
Comment by Torontojay on Dec 23, 2023 6:05am
Tlt's are up almost 10% in the last month. When the 10 year treasury reached close to 5% at the end of October, then anyone who purchased Tlt's in that time frame is doing well and has outperformed the S&P 500.   
Comment by Torontojay on Dec 23, 2023 5:58am
Mrbb, you should know better than to talk about the S&P 500 as a benchmark for a healthy economy. If you remove the magnificent 7, the stock market did not do as well as you suggested. Many investors on here are stock pickers and they don't invest in the index. In fact, if you were a small cap picker and you picked stocks in Canada, then you underperformed. Let's be fair and honest ...more  
Comment by mrbb on Dec 23, 2023 1:14pm
those are fair comments. My post on the market was just one newsletter's view that offer an opposing view to 'experienced' approach of longing bond in the last 12 months. In that post, i didn't offer financial advice or personal recommendation. I didn't say there would be no crash and go full steam ahead. As in anything in life, timing is everything.  If one was overly ...more