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What approach do money managers often use to evaluate potential investments?
What approach do money managers often use to evaluate potential investments?
- Bottom-up analysis
- Market-driven analysis
- Sector-specific analysis
- Top-down analysis (correct)
Which measure is considered an important indicator of economic health?
Which measure is considered an important indicator of economic health?
- Net Domestic Product (NDP)
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (correct)
What does nominal GDP reflect?
What does nominal GDP reflect?
- Value based on international comparisons
- Value of output adjusted for inflation
- Dollar value of output in current year terms (correct)
- Constant price value of output over time
Which factor is NOT considered in a bottoms-up analysis?
Which factor is NOT considered in a bottoms-up analysis?
What is the primary goal of understanding global economic activity and industry analysis?
What is the primary goal of understanding global economic activity and industry analysis?
What does real GDP measure that nominal GDP does not?
What does real GDP measure that nominal GDP does not?
What does top-down analysis start with?
What does top-down analysis start with?
How can monetary and fiscal policies impact economic activity?
How can monetary and fiscal policies impact economic activity?
What does Real GDP represent?
What does Real GDP represent?
Why is Real GDP preferred for measuring economic growth?
Why is Real GDP preferred for measuring economic growth?
If a country's nominal GDP increases by 9.3% but experiences an inflation rate of 7.1%, what is the real growth rate?
If a country's nominal GDP increases by 9.3% but experiences an inflation rate of 7.1%, what is the real growth rate?
What correlation value demonstrates the relationship between GDP and equity market valuations?
What correlation value demonstrates the relationship between GDP and equity market valuations?
What are the four stages of the business cycle?
What are the four stages of the business cycle?
Which sectors are typically more sensitive to changes in the business cycle?
Which sectors are typically more sensitive to changes in the business cycle?
What is a characteristic of defensive sectors regarding the business cycle?
What is a characteristic of defensive sectors regarding the business cycle?
In the context of investment decisions, why should investors consider GDP growth?
In the context of investment decisions, why should investors consider GDP growth?
What characterizes defensive sectors in an economic context?
What characterizes defensive sectors in an economic context?
Which type of economic indicator is primarily used for predicting future economic conditions?
Which type of economic indicator is primarily used for predicting future economic conditions?
What is a notable characteristic of the stock market as an economic indicator?
What is a notable characteristic of the stock market as an economic indicator?
What factors must be considered when analyzing global investments related to exchange rates?
What factors must be considered when analyzing global investments related to exchange rates?
If the exchange rate at the beginning of the year is $1.29/€ and increases to $1.18/€ by year-end, what does this indicate for the Euro?
If the exchange rate at the beginning of the year is $1.29/€ and increases to $1.18/€ by year-end, what does this indicate for the Euro?
What would best describe a lagging economic indicator?
What would best describe a lagging economic indicator?
Which of the following is NOT typically classified as a coincident economic indicator?
Which of the following is NOT typically classified as a coincident economic indicator?
When investing in foreign markets, what should an investor be mindful of regarding currency?
When investing in foreign markets, what should an investor be mindful of regarding currency?
What does the depreciation of the euro mean for U.S. investors?
What does the depreciation of the euro mean for U.S. investors?
How much did a U.S. investor convert $10,000 into euros at the beginning of the year?
How much did a U.S. investor convert $10,000 into euros at the beginning of the year?
What was the ending value of the investment after a 10 percent increase?
What was the ending value of the investment after a 10 percent increase?
What was the dollar-denominated return on the investment?
What was the dollar-denominated return on the investment?
What percentage of the labor force was unemployed in early 2019 in the U.S.?
What percentage of the labor force was unemployed in early 2019 in the U.S.?
How is the labor force participation rate calculated?
How is the labor force participation rate calculated?
Which of the following groups is included in the labor force definition?
Which of the following groups is included in the labor force definition?
What is the purpose of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
What is the purpose of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
What does an increase in the CPI indicate in terms of inflation?
What does an increase in the CPI indicate in terms of inflation?
Which of the following components are typically included in the CPI basket?
Which of the following components are typically included in the CPI basket?
How does high inflation typically affect Real GDP growth?
How does high inflation typically affect Real GDP growth?
What is Core CPI?
What is Core CPI?
According to the Wall Street rule of thumb, what should the market price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio be when inflation is 6 percent?
According to the Wall Street rule of thumb, what should the market price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio be when inflation is 6 percent?
What relationship exists between money supply growth and stock prices?
What relationship exists between money supply growth and stock prices?
What happens when the economy is given too much money according to responsible monetary policy?
What happens when the economy is given too much money according to responsible monetary policy?
What is the formula for calculating the inflation rate based on CPI values?
What is the formula for calculating the inflation rate based on CPI values?
What is included in the M1 measure of money supply?
What is included in the M1 measure of money supply?
Which of the following is a primary tool used by the Federal Reserve to achieve its goals?
Which of the following is a primary tool used by the Federal Reserve to achieve its goals?
What happens to the money supply when the Federal Reserve buys Treasury bonds?
What happens to the money supply when the Federal Reserve buys Treasury bonds?
How does the federal funds rate relate to the discount rate?
How does the federal funds rate relate to the discount rate?
What does the fractional reserve banking system require banks to do?
What does the fractional reserve banking system require banks to do?
What impact does reducing the discount rate have on the demand for loans?
What impact does reducing the discount rate have on the demand for loans?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Federal Reserve?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Federal Reserve?
Why does adding money to the financial system have a rippling effect?
Why does adding money to the financial system have a rippling effect?
Flashcards
Top-Down Analysis
Top-Down Analysis
A method of investment selection that begins with a broad view of the global economy and then narrows down potential investments based on economic, industry, and company analysis.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The market value of all goods and services produced within a country during a specific period, representing a country's economic output.
Nominal GDP
Nominal GDP
GDP measured in current prices, reflecting the dollar value of output in terms of the current year.
Real GDP
Real GDP
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Business Cycle
Business Cycle
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Economic activity
Economic activity
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Monetary Policy
Monetary Policy
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Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy
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Comparing Standard of Living
Comparing Standard of Living
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Cyclical Sectors
Cyclical Sectors
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Defensive Sectors
Defensive Sectors
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Nominal GDP vs. Real GDP
Nominal GDP vs. Real GDP
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GDP and Market Values Correlation
GDP and Market Values Correlation
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Stages of business cycle
Stages of business cycle
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Leading Economic Indicators
Leading Economic Indicators
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Lagging Economic Indicators
Lagging Economic Indicators
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Coincident Economic Indicators
Coincident Economic Indicators
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Stock Prices as an Indicator
Stock Prices as an Indicator
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Effect of Exchange Rates
Effect of Exchange Rates
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Currency Appreciation
Currency Appreciation
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Currency Depreciation
Currency Depreciation
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CPI
CPI
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Inflation
Inflation
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Core CPI
Core CPI
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Inverse Relationship
Inverse Relationship
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High Inflation's Impact on Real GDP
High Inflation's Impact on Real GDP
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P/E Ratio
P/E Ratio
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Money Supply
Money Supply
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Money Supply Growth and Stock Prices
Money Supply Growth and Stock Prices
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Euro Depreciation
Euro Depreciation
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Net Return on Investment
Net Return on Investment
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Labor Force
Labor Force
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Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
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Labor Force Participation Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
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Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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Purchasing Power
Purchasing Power
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What is a central bank?
What is a central bank?
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What are the goals of the Fed?
What are the goals of the Fed?
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Discount rate
Discount rate
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Open market operations
Open market operations
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How does the Fed stimulate growth?
How does the Fed stimulate growth?
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Fractional reserve banking
Fractional reserve banking
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Study Notes
Chapter 20: Global Economic Activity and Industry Analysis
- This chapter analyzes global economic activity and industry analysis, aiming to answer general questions about economic activity.
- A quote from President Herbert Hoover is included: "Blessed are the young, for they will inherit the national debt."
- Learning objectives include understanding top-down analysis, measuring economic activity (globally and domestically), the relation of monetary and fiscal policies to economic activity, and industry sensitivity to business cycles.
- The goal of the chapter is to predict economic movements to guide investment decisions.
Top-Down Analysis
- Some money managers use a "bottom-up" approach to select securities, which does not consider economic cycles or industry-specific information.
- A more common approach is "top-down" analysis.
- Money managers use a "big picture" perspective of the global economy and filter/sort potential investments into smaller groups.
- The process resembles a funnel, starting with all potential investments and narrowing down to the best possible investments through economic, industry, and company analyses.
Key steps in Global Economic Analysis:
- Filter 1: Global Economic Analysis (business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, economic indicators)
- Filter 2: Industry Analysis (industry structure, competition, government regulation, business cycle exposure)
- Filter 3: Company Analysis (earnings, cash flow, financial ratios).
Global Macroeconomic Activity
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a key measure of economic health.
- GDP is the market value of goods and services produced over a specific time period.
- It is an indicator of a country's standard of living.
- Nominal GDP is the dollar value of output in a current year. Real GDP is nominal GDP adjusted for inflation, allowing for comparisons across time.
- Analysts care about real GDP because it reflects economic growth adjusted for inflation.
- Real GDP growth rates are useful for investors in deciding which countries to invest in.
- GDP and market values are strongly correlated. Countries with higher GDP generally have higher equity market valuations.
Business Cycles
- A nation's GDP levels fluctuate, going through periods of ups and downs. This is called the business cycle.
- Cyclical industries(industrial and tech) have above-average sensitivity to business cycles, performing best during strong growth.
- Defensive industries (health care and consumer staples) show below-average sensitivity to business cycles and perform relatively better during weak growth.
- The four stages of the business cycle are peak, contraction, trough, and expansion.
Economic Indicators
- Investors need to identify economic indicators to help forecast future economic conditions.
- Leading economic indicators are used by many economists.
- Other indicators include lagging indicators and coincident indicators that measure economic activity.
- Stock prices (S&P 500) are a well-known leading economic indicator but reflect the market conditions six months ahead.
Exchange Rates
- Exchange rates affect the returns on global investments.
- The depreciation of a currency can reduce the net return for investors.
- Currency appreciation is a key factor in deciding which currencies to invest in.
Labor Market Indicators
- Economists categorize the nonmilitary working-age population into employed, unemployed (seeking employment), and unemployed (not seeking employment).
- The labor force includes all nonmilitary working-age people who are employed or unemployed (but seeking employment).
- The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed but seeking employment.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- The CPI measures inflation (percentage change in the prices of a basket of goods and services).
- Parts, like housing, transportation, food, and beverages, are included in the CPI basket, alongside other minor categories like medical care or apparel.
- Core CPI excludes food and energy prices.
- High inflation leads to higher interest rates, reducing demand for loans and dampening overall economic growth as a result.
- There is a noticeable inverse relationship between inflation and Real GDP.
Monetary Policy
- The money supply is considered the "gas" for an economy, and the goal of monetary policy is to keep the economy from overheating or cooling too quickly.
- Money supply growth, measured by M1, M2 etc., is positively correlated with stock prices.
- The Fed has the power to "pump" money into the financial system through open market operations. This is done through bonds.
Fiscal Policy
- Federal tax rates and spending levels are components of fiscal policy.
- Fiscal policy significantly impacts the overall economy.
- Governments use fiscal policy to stimulate investment, for example, using measures like tax deductions. Sustained budget deficits can be detrimental to long-run economic prosperity and should be considered by investors.
- National debt is a critical factor for investors considering country investment allocations.
- Fiscal considerations include the level of Federal tax rates and spending.
Industry Analysis
- Economic information is useful for analyzing specific industries.
- Industry analysis involves evaluating sectors and firms within industries, and evaluating their potential growth or decline.
- Methods to analyze industries include understanding industry life cycles and using Porter's Five Forces to assess competitive intensity.
- Industry life cycles are characterized by start-up, consolidation, maturity, and decline stages.
- Porter's Five Forces are: Threat of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of substitute products, intensity of rivalry.
Useful Internet Sites
- Useful websites for relevant data are provided.
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This quiz explores Chapter 20, focusing on global economic activity and industry analysis. It covers concepts such as top-down analysis, economic measurement, and the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on business cycles. Understanding these elements aims to enhance investment decision-making.
