Winning stocks may await you in the last place you'd expect. Here's why looking through lists of recent stock market losers could benefit you in the long run.
High-flying, fast-growing stocks can easily catch investors' eyes. And while some of these stocks may owe their highs to overinflated valuations, many others do keep rising. After all, they must be doing something right.
Consider Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
In short, figuring out whether highfliers like Green Mountain will keep soaring or head into a tailspin can be confusing and stressful.
Look down
That's why it can be smart to look for hidden winners among beaten-down stocks. Sure, plenty get beaten down for good reason. United Continental Holdings
But many downtrodden stocks look a lot more enticing. Central European Distribution
None is a slam-dunk investment, but each merits at least a closer look. Hard times can be the best times to buy truly compelling companies.
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