Quote from waggie945:
I have made several "bullish" comments on this thread, simply pointing out the obvious UPTREND and SEASONALITY.
As for whoever has posted on this thread about their trading style, and/or position, I have NEVER singled anyone out, nor have I been personally CRITICAL of such person.
This market is climbing based on the fact that S&P EPS of $58.50 only gives it a multiple of 19.1
If such an estimate is too CONSERVATIVE and turns out to be more like $64.00 per share, 1200 on the S&P is not out of the question.
All I have said all along on this thread was:
THE TREND IS YOUR FRIEND!
Evidently I misinterpreted your post. My apologies for that.
Just a quick comment on the PE ratio. It's worth noting that there are different types of "earnings". There's GAAP earning, core earnings, and pro forma earnings. And based on the trailing 12 months we are currently trading around 29, 29, and 21 respectively. I would further note that "fair value" historically might be something like 15. Of course, interest rates are much lower than historical rates, and therefore perhaps the PE should be somewhat higher.
That said, I think PE ratio is a poor measure of value....and a poor way to trade. I think your comment that "the trend is your friend" is much more valuable, and a better way to trade.
Again, my apologies for misunderstanding your post.
OldTrader

