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.
Regional banking company Brookline Bancorp (NASDAQ:BRKL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 4.1% year on year to $91.49 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.22 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Given the rally in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq over the last year, it may be wise to consider stocks that should be less volatile during market corrections. Even better is when stocks have dividend yields over 5%. Here are a few stocks to consider.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $5.86 billion.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell • ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.45 per share on revenue of $6.50 billion.
