Home   Logon   Mobile Site   Research and Commentary   About Us   Call 1.800.621.1675 or Email Us       Follow Us: 

Search by Ticker, Keyword or CUSIP       
 
 
 
Blog Home
Bob Carey
Chief Market Strategist
Click for Bio

Follow Bob on Twitter Follow Bob on LinkedIn View Videos on YouTube
 

  2015 & 2016 Earnings Snapshot
Posted Under: Broader Stock Market
Supporting Image for Blog Post

 

View from the Observation Deck  

  1. Today's blog post is an update of one we did on 1/6/15 (click here to view). There was a significant downward adjustment in the energy sector for 2015, as well as other notable changes.  
  2. With respect to the 2015 earnings growth rate estimates, the indices in the chart with positive double-digit projections (7 indices...down from 10 using data from 1/4/15) are as follows (Highest-Lowest): MSCI Europe; S&P 500 Health Care; S&P 600; S&P 400; S&P 500 Information Technology; S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary; and S&P 500 Industrials.
  3. With respect to the 2016 earnings growth rate estimates, the indices in the chart with positive double-digit projections (14 indices...down from 15 using data from 1/4/15) are as follows (Highest-Lowest): S&P 500 Energy; S&P 500 Materials; S&P 600; S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary; S&P 400; S&P 500 Health Care; Nikkei 225; MSCI Emerging Markets; S&P 500; S&P 100; MSCI Europe; MSCI World (ex U.S.); S&P 500 Information Technology; and S&P 500 Financials. 

This chart is for illustrative purposes only and not indicative of any actual investment. The illustration excludes the effects of taxes and brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred when investing. There can be no assurance that any of the projections cited will occur. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index comprised of 500 stocks used to measure large-cap U.S. stock market performance, while the 10 major S&P 500 Sector Indices are capitalization-weighted and comprised of S&P 500 constituents representing a specific sector. The S&P 100 Index is a capitalization-weighted index based on 100 highly capitalized stocks selected from the S&P 500 for which options are listed. The S&P 400 Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the mid-range sector of the U.S. stock market. The S&P 600 Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks U.S. stocks with a small market capitalization. The MSCI World (ex-U.S.) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Europe Index is a free-float weighted index designed to measure the performance of the developed equity markets in Europe. The Nikkei 225 Index is a price-weighted average of 225 top-rated Japanese companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.


To Download a PDF of this post, please click here.

Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 @ 2:08 PM • Post Link Share: 
Print this post Printer Friendly

These posts were prepared by First Trust Advisors L.P., and reflect the current opinion of the authors. They are based upon sources and data believed to be accurate and reliable. Opinions and forward looking statements expressed are subject to change without notice. This information does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security.
Search Posts
MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Commentary and Analysis
Market Commentary Video
Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Watch
Monthly Talking Points
Quarterly Newsletter
Market Observations
Subscribe To Receive Email
 


 PREVIOUS POSTS
A Macro View of Stocks
US Stocks Week Ended January 30, 2015
US Economy and Credit Markets Week Ended January 30, 2015
Utilities Off To A Good Start In 2015 But Could Encounter Headwinds
The S&P 500 Is Not Expensive On A Forward-Looking Basis
US Stocks Week Ended January 23, 2015
US Economy and Credit Markets Week Ended January 23, 2015
Higher Inflation Not Only Welcome But Sought In Current Climate
Keep One Eye On The VIX Index And The Other On The S&P 500’s Total Return
US Stocks Week Ended January 16, 2015
Archive
Skip Navigation Links.
Search by Topic
Skip Navigation Links.

 
The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients.
First Trust Portfolios L.P.  Member SIPC and FINRA. (Form CRS)   •  First Trust Advisors L.P. (Form CRS)
Home |  Important Legal Information |  Privacy Policy |  California Privacy Policy |  Business Continuity Plan |  FINRA BrokerCheck
Copyright © 2023 All rights reserved.