INTRO

We all love discounts. However, the stock market store offers discounts during the most unexpected moments. So, how do you find cheap stocks?

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Baron Rothschild once said: “Buy when there's blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own.“ He should know. 

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Rothschild made a fortune buying in the panic that followed the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon. But those were different times. 

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In the 21^st century information travels fast. You need to be smarter and consider all the possible strategies you can find. Here is one I often use.

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Step 1: Define Your Criteria

Start by defining the criteria you'll use to identify undervalued stocks. This could include metrics like the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, Dividend Yield, and Earnings Growth Rate.

Step 2: Choose a Stock Screener

Select a stock screener tool to help you filter and sort stocks based on your chosen criteria. Some popular stock screeners include:

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• Finviz: Offers a wide range of fundamental criteria to screen stocks.
• Yahoo Finance: Provides a user-friendly interface to screen stocks based on various financial metrics.
• StockFetcher: Allows you to create custom screens using fundamental indicators. A bit harder to use but very powerful.

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Here are some more tools to help you out.

Step 3: Set Screening Parameters

Set the parameters for each metric you've chosen to identify undervalued stocks. For example:

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• Low P/E Ratio: Look for companies with P/E ratios below the industry average or historical norms.
• Low P/B Ratio: Identify stocks with P/B ratios significantly below 1, indicating potential undervaluation.
• High Dividend Yield: Search for companies with dividend yields that are unusually high compared to their historical average or peers.

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Step 4: Review Qualitative Factors

Instead of technical indicators, focus on qualitative factors that could suggest undervaluation:

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• Market Sentiment: Look for companies that have recently experienced negative sentiment or poor market performance, as this could lead to undervaluation.
• Recent Negative News: Investigate companies that have faced negative news or events that might have led to a drop in stock price.

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Step 5: Validate with News and Research

Perform additional research to validate your findings:

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• Check Recent News: Look for stocks that have recently faced negative news or events. Sometimes, short-term negative news can create buying opportunities if the underlying fundamentals are strong.
• Company Financials: Review the company's financial statements, recent earnings reports, and growth prospects to ensure the potential undervaluation isn't due to deteriorating fundamentals.

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Step 6: Deep Dive into the Most Promising Company

Once you've identified a list of potentially undervalued stocks, focus on a thorough analysis of the most promising ones:

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• Fundamental Analysis: Dig deeper into the company's financials, understanding its revenue, profit margins, debt levels, and growth prospects.
• Competitive Position: Assess the company's position within its industry, its competitive advantages, and any barriers to entry.
• Management Quality: Research the company's leadership and management team to ensure they have a track record of sound decision-making.
• Industry Trends: Understand the trends and challenges in the industry the company operates in, as these can impact its prospects.

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CONCLUSION

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That being said, don’t be afraid to skip a stock if something seems off and you can’t find out why.

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Capital preservation comes first.

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Capital growth comes second.

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