Epstein Secrets

perspective. Financials are now trading around median relative valuation levels. Healthcare PE relative is at the bottom of the historical range and Utilities relative PE is also close to the prior low hit in 2013. Food & Beverage still commands a large premium and PE- relative is 6-10% above the 2010 / 201

uct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority PRA); Merrill Lynch (Australia): Merrill Lynch Equities (Australia) Limited, regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC); Merrill Lynch

ould be able to retain half of the benefit ($8) and the remainder would be passed on to customers or competed away. For instance, a lasting impact to Utilities’ profits is unlikely, as the benefit would be passed on via regulated pricing. Repatriation: Buybacks could boost EPS by 3% Both Trump and the Blue

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mended in this report and should unders iates in the ian Securities and Investments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merri na): Lynch (Seo

BofA ML turned neutral in EM in the short-term Close positions from trades that have benefited thus far from the rally in Financials and weakness in Utilities; monetize view that Fed will not hike in September Take advantage of low near term vol and a steep term structure Unwind Oct/Jan spread and maintai

ahead of closing the Rite Aid acquisition Cheap hedge against a bond tantrum Cheap equity upside in a bond / equity melt-up Record outperformance of Utilities vs. Financials + FMS positioning + central bank catalysts = potential for cyclicals / defensives mean reversion SX7E 1M 25d call / SX5E 1M 25d call p

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