Diversify with both value and growth stocks

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Value stocks are typically stocks trading lower than their financial fundamentals suggest. They are perceived as undervalued, and have the potential to rise. Growth stocks are companies that are likely to have sales and earnings growth well above market average. For the most part, they pay little, if anything, in the way of dividends. Instead they typically reinvest any extra cash flow to promote further growth. High-quality “value stock” are reasonably-priced, if not cheap, in relation to their sales, earnings or assets. Investors hold onto them because they expect other investors will recognize their value and push up their share prices. When you look for stocks that are undervalued, it’s best to focus on shares of quality companies that have a consistent history of sales and earnings, as well as a strong hold on a growing clientele. Growth investors, on the other hand, are more interested in the growth prospects of a company and will tend to pay above-average price/earnings multiples for companies that…