Two Positives of Value Stocks

by Michael Chadwick
Value stocks tend to be less affected by earnings surprises, which can lead to a less volatile portfolio. Value stocks also typically offer a higher dividend yield which helps alleviate the effect of a price drop in a stocks price to the overall total return.
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