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Orphan Stocks

What it is:

Orphan stocks is a colloquial term for stocks that analysts and investors seem to disregard.

How it works (Example):

Orphan stocks are stocks that investors and analysts tend to ignore. Also known as wallflowers, orphan stocks usually are not outstanding market performers, but occasionally the reasons for a stock being called an orphan stock may not be apparent.

Why it Matters:

Value investors sometimes exclusively search for orphan stocks. Because their stock prices have not been overblown by investor demand, orphan stocks often have low P/E ratios, which many investors see as an indicator for solid long-term returns.












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