Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor.
The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.
Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes.
These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as banking stocks have collectively shed 10.1% over the past six months. This performance was disappointing since the S&P 500 stood firm.
Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes.
These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as banking stocks have collectively shed 10.6% over the past six months. This drawdown was especially discouraging since the S&P 500 held steady.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Webster Finl (NYSE:WBS) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.46 per share on revenue of $603.11 million.
