Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 2/14/2019

The video discusses corporate buybacks and their impact on the market, highlighting that companies often mistime buybacks, leading to poor returns. It suggests that investors prefer dividend growth over buybacks, as dividends have shown better returns. The analysis includes charts comparing buybacks and dividends, emphasizing that high dividend growth is currently more rewarding for investors.

What is the main topic of discussion in the upcoming weeks according to the introduction?

• Corporate buybacks

• Inflation trends

• Cryptocurrency market

• Interest rates

What does the first chart in the analysis section suggest about corporate buybacks?

• They often coincide with market downturns.

• They are more effective than dividends.

• They are excellent market timing tools.

• They always lead to positive returns.

How did buybacks perform in relation to the S&P 500 according to the analysis?

• They outperformed the S&P 500.

• They had no correlation with the S&P 500.

• They matched the S&P 500's performance.

• They underperformed the S&P 500.

What investment strategy are investors rewarding in the current cycle?

• Low-risk bonds

• Increased capital spending

• High dividend growth

• High buyback rates

What is the overall return trend for buybacks across all time periods studied?

• Neutral returns

• Negative returns

• Positive returns

• Unpredictable returns