Investors have long debated why cheap stocks—those with low price-to-book (P/B), price-to-earnings (P/E), or price-to-cash flow (P/CF) ratios—tend to outperform over the long run. This persistent phenomenon, known as the value premium, has been a cornerstone of quantitative and fundamental investing for decades. But why does it exist? Is it a free lunch, or does […]

Laying the Groundwork for a Diversified Investment Portfolio A well functioning highly performing value portfolio takes time and effort to built. It may seem daunting at first, but you can create processes and structures that will make the portfolio building and maintenance almost effortless. Here I lay out the ground work for a winning diversified

As value investors, we invest in stocks selling at a discount to the intrinsic value, and expect the stock price to appreciate and approach the fair value which gives us a profit. By definition, we are looking for capital appreciation. Typically, income tends to be an after thought in this analysis. In fact, most value

The Timeless Debate on Dollar Cost Averaging Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is one of the most popular investing strategies for retail investors. It involves consistently investing a fixed dollar amount into stocks or funds at regular intervals, regardless of market price. Over time, this approach helps smooth out volatility and removes emotional decision-making from investing.

Why Dividends Matter—Even If They’re Not the Primary Focus Many investors dismiss dividends as irrelevant, arguing that they do not impact a company’s intrinsic value. The logic is that whether a company retains earnings or distributes them as dividends, the value of the business remains the same. While this argument holds in theory, reality is

Why Market Cycles Matter in Value Investing The market moves in cycles, swinging between optimism and pessimism, creating opportunities for patient investors. While value investing focuses on identifying fundamentally strong businesses trading below intrinsic value, recognizing where we are in the cycle can help enhance returns and avoid value traps. Understanding cycles is particularly important