Tamela holds VGT 100.05: These value stocks require patience that is often rewarded, and comes without the handwringing that goes along with growth stocks.

The large-cap sector can provide outsized returns with reduced risk, by not buying stocks that are even close to being fairly valued. Most Large cap value ETFs offer familiar names trading at discounts. The market often beats down great companies to levels below intrinsic value. Patience is rewarded with value stocks. Always contact your financial advisor before investing in any security.


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Sha:
This may include discussions with management.

Milagro:
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Karl:
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Mayme:
For example, it only has a 12% return since February of 2007. However, it has a 172% return over fifteen years.

Magen:
As a conservative fund, it aims for true value plays so that downside risk is limited, but upside gains can take longer to develop.

Ileana:
Industrials account for 12%, consumer discretionary comes in at 10.74%, information technology at 10.25%, utilities at 7%, materials at 3%, energy at 4.6% and the rest falls into health care, consumer staples and derivatives.

Shirlene:
Financials account for 43% of the ETF, which is a bit more than I'd like, but the vast number of holdings offsets it to some degree.

Blanca:
The average price-to-earnings ratio is 14.19, which is quite a bit lower than in recent months, making it particularly attractive.

Corrinne:
The ETF basically takes the Russell 2000 index and pulls out companies that have value characteristics in the broadest possible sense.

Information Technology ETF Vanguard (AMEX:VGT)
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