Low Price To Book Stocks: 50 'Risky' Candidates To Consider

By Value Research:Stocks that sell at the deepest discounts below accounting values of their equity (the lowest price-to-book ratios) have enjoyed higher returns than stocks that sell at the highest price-to-book ratios. On the basis of overwhelming empirical evidence, the price-to-book ratio is a useful starting point for long-term value investing.

By Value Research:Value investors may be dissuaded by the 2012 stock market rally and the Federal Reserve's open-ended quantitative easing announcement. They might worry that the upside of investing in the stock market is outweighed by the downside as price multiple expansion has ruined many buying opportunities.

By Dividend Dog: In today's low-interest-rate environment, investment-grade corporate bonds and government bonds offer very low yields. Investors seeking additional income in today's markets are tempted to purchase high yield debt and dividend-yielding stocks. Fixed income investors should realize that there is nothing for free, and that there are risks associated with higher returns. Investors should attempt to understand and weigh the risks of their holdings.

By Dividend Dog: In today’s low interest rate environment, investment-grade corporate bonds and government bonds offer very low yields. Investors seeking additional income in today’s markets are tempted to purchase high-yield debt and dividend-yielding stocks. Fixed income investors should realize that there is nothing for free, and that there are risks associated with higher returns. Investors should attempt to understand and weigh the risks of their holdings.

By Value Research:In today’s low interest rate environment, investment-grade corporate bonds and government bonds offer very low yields. Investors seeking additional income in today’s markets are tempted to purchase high yield debt and dividend-yielding stocks. Fixed income investors should realize that there is nothing for free, and that there are risks associated with higher returns. Investors should attempt to understand and weigh the risks of their holdings.

By Paulo Santos:Given the ongoing panic in coal shares, I decided to do a series which will look at several coal stocks using the Altman Z-score. The purpose will be to get a feel for the relative risk of each coal stock. This article will be on Alpha Natural Resources (ANR). The Altman Z-score, as defined by Wikipedia, is:

By Paulo Santos:Given the ongoing panic in coal shares, I decided to do a series which will look at several coal stocks using the Altman Z-score. The purpose will be to get a feel of the relative risk with each coal stock. I will start with Arch Coal (ACI). The Altman Z-score, as defined by Wikipedia, is:

By Paulo Santos:Given the ongoing panic in coal shares, I decided to do a series which will look at several coal stocks using the Altman Z-score. The purpose will be to get a feel for the relative risk of each coal stock. This article will be on Peabody Energy (BTU). The Altman Z-score, as defined by Wikipedia, is: