Citi's Levkovich Isn’t Seeing Indicators of a Terrible Market

The video discusses the importance of focusing on fundamental market drivers rather than distractions like news headlines. It highlights the use of a bear market indicator checklist, showing that current conditions are not signaling danger compared to past periods. The sentiment is neutral, with some missed opportunities in the market rally. The video also covers economic cycles, potential volatility, and the importance of hedging, suggesting that there are still investment opportunities despite skepticism about the cycle.

What does the speaker consider as distractions in the market?

• Credit conditions

• Brexit and news headlines

• Investor sentiment

• Earnings revision trends

How many factors in the bear market indicator checklist are signaling caution?

• 10 out of 20

• 20 out of 20

• 15 out of 20

• 4 out of 20

What is the speaker's target for the S&P?

• 3000

• 2850

• 2500

• 3200

What has receded significantly according to the speaker?

• Trade fears and Fed concerns

• Interest rates

• Unemployment rates

• Inflation

What does the speaker suggest about investor belief in the current cycle?

• Investors are skeptical

• Investors are fully convinced

• Investors are indifferent

• Investors are overly optimistic