Diageo (DEO)

Each week we try to cover 1-2 companies we have discussed in previous podcast|videocast(s) and/or own for clients (including personally).

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As you can see, Diageo is a story of cyclical downturns in the context of a long-term secular uptrend.  Free Cash Flow dips and recovers every cycle.  The one thing that has been consistent through the years is a high return on invested capital and a continued shrinking of the share count through buybacks.

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General Market

The CNN “Fear and Greed” ticked down from 32 last week to 29 this week. You can learn how this indicator is calculated and how it works here: (Video Explanation)

The NAAIM (National Association of Active Investment Managers Index) (Video Explanation) flat-lined to 65.38% this week from 64.10% equity exposure last week.

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