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\u201cWhen oil stocks lead the market, that\u2019s usually not a good thing.\u201d This is a pearl of wisdom that was imparted to me by a veteran trader shortly after I started on Wall Street. That advice always stuck with me, not least because it was imparted to me in the summer of 1987, shortly before the ensuing crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a logic to that statement. Higher energy prices are often a sign of higher inflation, and markets usually fear inflation. That said, there are a few key differences between now and then. For starters, the energy sector has a much smaller weight than it did at that time, and memories of the 1970\u2019s energy crisis were still fresh among market participants. Perhaps most importantly, the Federal Reserve\u2019s approach to inflation fighting has changed markedly. Inflation fears led to Fed tightening, which was unfriendly to equities. The 1980\u2019s began with Chairman Volcker dramatically raising short-term rates to combat inflation, and the Fed was committed to keeping inflation contained. Thus, any sign of incipient inflationary pressure was a reason for concern. Now the Fed has a very different approach. They have signaled that they would rather let inflation run hot than risk missing their 2% target, not to mention their stated commitment not to tighten until or unless we reach their full employment mandate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, I just backed into the most dangerous phrase in financial markets: \u201cThis time it\u2019s different.\u201d Investors are certainly more tied to the idea of not fighting the Fed than at any time I can remember \u2013 a strategy that has worked phenomenally well for over a decade \u2013 and the Fed has gone to great lengths to show that they are indeed approaching inflationary pressures with a different mindset than their predecessors. Still, I have a difficult time simply abandoning market history. Let\u2019s try to figure out if the current situation provides any cause for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have all heard about rising oil prices, and anyone who drives is well aware that prices at the pump have soared. Looking at the chart below, investors might mistake a six-month chart of crude oil futures for that of a high-flying stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WTI Crude Oil Futures, 6-Months, Rolling Front Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Source: Interactive Brokers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see that crude has risen over 60% over the past few months, which is a stellar performance for any financial instrument, let alone a critical input that is used throughout the economy. It is also a very visible measure of inflation for average people. Not everyone is attuned to the price of soybeans or copper on a daily basis, but we drive past gas stations every day and most of us fill up our cars regularly. Even though most economists prefer to utilize inflation measures that ignore volatile food and energy prices, consumers tend to do the opposite. Food and energy are routine purchases, and those play an important role in individuals\u2019 opinions about the pace of inflation. As yet, that difference of opinion has not been sufficient to influence the Fed\u2019s opinion that inflation remains transitory, not permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not surprisingly, energy stocks have substantially outperformed the broader market, as evidenced below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE, bars) vs. S&P 500 Index (SPX, blue), 6-Months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Source: Interactive Brokers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) as a proxy, we see that the sector\u2019s 48% jump year-to-date is commensurate with oil\u2019s move so far. This is in comparison to the not-at-all shabby 14% gain in SPX over the same period. It is quite evident that oil stocks are indeed leading the market. (Fun fact, on July 1st<\/sup>, today, a 6-month chart and a year-to-date chart are identical). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As with many charts, however, it can be all about perspective. The situation looks quite different on a two-year chart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Energy Select Sector SPDR (bars) vs. S&P 500 Index (blue), 2 Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Source: Interactive Brokers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this view we see that energy stocks were underperforming before the Covid crisis disrupted markets, and that they have still not rebounded to the levels they traded two years ago. This is in stark contrast to an SPX that makes new highs on seemingly a daily basis. We also see that it took XLE until November to keep pace with the rise in SPX. Essentially, the phenomenal outperformance of XLE over the past 6 months has been more about it playing catch-up than being a leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus it is too early to say whether my colleague\u2019s old warning is appropriate. Over the recent term, it is clear that energy stocks have been the market leader. Yet over the longer term, it isn\u2019t even clear that we should be concerned about it. True, the price of oil has recently performed more like a meme stock than a stodgy, dirty commodity. It is not a pleasant situation for energy consumers \u2013 which almost all of us are \u2013 but it is not clear that it is a red flag for equity investors right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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