5 Market Indicators to Watch (And What They Mean)

Every investor looks for an edge when putting their money to work in the financial markets. Most rely on company information such as earnings and sales to decide if a company is in good shape and its stock is likely to increase in value. Several metrics, such as the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), are widely followed.

But everyone sees that information, so there is little edge to be had. Even more problematic: Much of the data upon which investors rely is derived by Wall Street analysts, filtered through their own expertise and bias. How can anyone know for sure what a company will earn next year, let alone five years from now?

Investors should consider a few other market indicators that aren't so