Why the “WOW” Factor May Not Be Best When Choosing an Investment
February 26, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
If you are an investor that goes in for the long-term, and may not be especially keen on the short-term trading, the WOW factor may not be what you are looking for.
In investing terms, stocks with the WOW factor may be seen as “growth stocks.” These are stocks that offer returns that might make you say WOW. These are stocks that beat the market average by a fair margin. But in times like these, with stagflation on the horizon and worries of a recession mounting, WOW can easily turn into something quite the opposite.
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