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Investing Insights

Where to Find Bargain Stocks in an Expensive Market

Feb 21, 2025
David Harrell, Editor of Morningstar’s StockInvestor newsletter, dives into stock valuation trends and identifies hidden bargains in a pricey market. He reveals insights from a watchlist of 120 stocks, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond general market trends. Discussion includes the evolution of the Morningstar Style Box, findings on undervalued mega-cap stocks like Apple and NVIDIA, and an analysis of small-cap stocks. Harrell also highlights high-growth stocks achieving impressive scores, providing valuable tips for savvy investors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Investors should focus on individual stock valuations instead of overall market trends to uncover undervalued opportunities in overvalued markets.
  • The evolution of the Morningstar style box enhances investors' understanding of stock portfolios by reflecting a broader range of investment characteristics.

Deep dives

Valuation Trends in the Stock Market

The current stock market environment suggests a general overvaluation, particularly in large cap growth stocks. Despite this overarching narrative, there are opportunities to find undervalued stocks within this category. The importance of delving deeper into individual stock valuations rather than relying solely on overall market trends is emphasized, as certain stocks may present better investment opportunities than others. Investors are encouraged to utilize tools such as the Morningstar market barometer to assess both performance and valuation, aiding their decision-making processes.

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