Motley Fool Money Unsexy Stocks, Rewarding Returns
Apr 7, 2022
Join Jim Mueller, a Motley Fool Senior Analyst, who dives into the often-ignored potential of waste management stocks like Waste Management and Rollins. He highlights how returning to offices can spur growth in these sectors. Alicia Hammond, a user experience researcher and psychology instructor, explores the psychological biases in investing, discussing how our emotions influence investment decisions. Together, they reveal how unglamorous stocks can yield rewarding returns.
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Waste Management Growth
- Waste Management's growth may be linked to people returning to offices, boosting trash production.
- However, much of this growth might have already occurred, as seen in the company's revenue trends.
Invest in Unsexy Businesses
- Consider investing in "unsexy" businesses like Waste Management or Rollins for steady, long-term growth.
- These companies often offer stability and dividends, balancing higher-risk investments.
Benefit of the Doubt Psychology
- Wall Street's lack of benefit of the doubt prompts questions about why anyone receives it.
- Attribution theory, explaining how people assign causes to events, offers insights.