Value Investor

Discover the strategies of value gurus like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham – and apply them to your own portfolio. Every week, Tracey Ryniec tells you how to avoid value traps, and where to find the top value stocks using Zacks great screening tools. Tracey is Zacks Value Investing Strategist and has managed the Value Investor newsletter since 2012.

3 Old Economy Stocks Winning in 2026 03/29/2026

3 Old Economy Stocks Winning in 2026 Value stocks are still the place to be with rising earnings estimates. (0:30) - Where Should You Be Looking To To Buy As A Value Investor Right Now? (3:30) - Top Picks For Your Watchlist (25:00) - Episode Roundup: BWA, SMERY, WAB Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40659265

Buy the North American Oil Stocks Now 03/23/2026

Buy the North American Oil Stocks Now With oil trading over $90 a barrel, the oil producers are the place to be. (0:20) - Where Should You Look To Gain Exposure To The Oil Industry Right Now? (8:00) - Tracey’s Top Picks For Your Stock Portfolio Watchlist (30:30) - Episode Roundup: EOG, FANG, MGY /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40591125

Lessons from the Dot-com Stock Bust 03/13/2026

Lessons from the Dot-com Stock Bust A retired couple learned the hard way in the 2000s about sequence of return risks. (1:00) - What Can We Apply From The Dot-com Stock Bust To Create A Winning Portfolio Today (18:30) - Where Should You Be Looking For Strong Value Investments? (38:00) - Episode Roundup: MGA, ALL, COLM, DECK Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40447100

3 AI Infrastructure Stocks on Sale 03/06/2026

3 AI Infrastructure Stocks on Sale These companies are in the hottest growth sector, and you can get them at a discount. (1:00) - Can You Find Strong Value Opportunities In AI Infrastructure? (8:55) - Top Investments To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (30:00) - Episode Roundup: ECG, STRL, FLS, FIX /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40345045

Should Value Stock Investors Buy Berkshire Hathaway in 2026? 02/20/2026

Should Value Stock Investors Buy Berkshire Hathaway in 2026? The old economy is hot again and Berkshire is like an old economy ETF. (0:15) - Does Berkshire Hathaways Investing Strategy Still Work For Value Investors? (3:05) - Breaking Down Berkshire Hathaways Earnings Estimates and Performance (14:30) - Should You Just Buy What Berkshire Hathaway Is Buying? (20:40) - Episode Roundup: BRK.B, AMZN, BAC, UNP, HVT /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40177785

3 Cheap Old Economy Stocks to Buy Now 02/12/2026

3 Cheap Old Economy Stocks to Buy Now Forget tech stocks. These 3 stocks are values and have growth. (0:35) - Using The PEG To Find Strong Value Investments: Stock Screen Criteria (9:15) - Tracey’s Top Picks For Your Watchlist Right Now (26:30) - Episode Roundup: BCS, KEP, DB, CAT Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40090915

Software Stocks Sell-Off: Are They Deals or Traps? 02/06/2026

Software Stocks Sell-Off: Are They Deals or Traps? Possible negative AI impacts are spooking technology investors but is the selling overdone? (0:30) - Are There Any Good Value Investments Within The Software Industry? (4:30) - Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (23:00) - Episode Roundup: NOW, APP, PLTR, PYPL, EXPE Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/40023040

5 Beaten Down Stocks: Deals or Traps? 01/30/2026

5 Beaten Down Stocks: Deals or Traps? These 5 stocks have sold-off, and some are near 5-year lows. Is it time to buy? (0:15) - Are Stocks At 5 Year Lows Good Investments? (3:20) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist (23:25) - Episode Roundup: WHR, EL, DECK, POOL, HELE Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39941500

Top Lessons from Rich 95-Year-Old Stock Investors 01/26/2026

Top Lessons from Rich 95-Year-Old Stock Investors Warren Buffett, and Tracey’s friend Ed, have invested for decades. What we’ve learned. /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39889665

5 Classic Value Stocks to Start 2026 01/08/2026

5 Classic Value Stocks to Start 2026 Looking for the best cheap stocks with high Zacks Ranks? Get them here. (0:15) - 2026 Classic Value Screen Breakdown (7:50) - Top Picks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (26:40) - BWA, GM, PSX, ADNT, SIRI Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39664005

How to Find the Best Value Stock Screens for 2026 12/22/2025

How to Find the Best Value Stock Screens for 2026 Avoid value traps in 2026. Buy value stocks that have earnings growth. (0:30) - How To Find The Best Value Stocks For Your Portfolio (11:20) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks: Small Cap Stock Screener (29:25) - Episode Roundup: VSTS, INGN, RWT /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39507370

Is Michael Burry the Next Value Stock Guru? 12/06/2025

Is Michael Burry the Next Value Stock Guru? Investor Michael Burry, of the Big Short fame, is calling out valuations of Palantir and Tesla. /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39307700

5 of the Cheapest Bank Stocks for 2026 11/21/2025

5 of the Cheapest Bank Stocks for 2026 Want value stocks in 2026? Look at the regional and community banks. They’re cheap with bullish earnings growth expected for next year. (0:30) - Where Should Value Investors Be Looking Right Now? (7:30) - Top Stocks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (29:20) - Episode Roundup: TFC, FRME, VLY, SFNC, PB Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39129975

3 Buffett-Like Stocks for Your Short List 11/14/2025

3 Buffett-Like Stocks for Your Short List Warren Buffett likes cheap companies with growth and moats. Here are three. (0:30) - Finding Stocks With Warren Buffett Fundamentals (9:10) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Portfolio (28:15) - Episode Roundup: APTV, MG, MLKN /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/39038755

Pools, Boats, and RV Stocks: Values or Traps? 11/07/2025

Pools, Boats, and RV Stocks: Values or Traps? Some consumer discretionary stocks are near 5-year lows. Are they deals? (0:30) - Value vs Traps: How To Find To Strong Value Stocks (4:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (28:00) - Episode Roundup: MBUU, WGO, POO, THO /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38954775

3 Top Small Cap Bargain Stocks for Your Short List 10/31/2025

3 Top Small Cap Bargain Stocks for Your Short List Look beyond the Mag 7 to find companies that are on sale. (1:00) - Screening For Hidden Value Stocks For Your Portfolio (6:00) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (20:25) - Episode Roundup: EFXT, ENVA, AVAH /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38868940

Did Buffett Sell Apple and Bank of America too Early? 10/24/2025

Did Buffett Sell Apple and Bank of America too Early? One of the hardest things in investing is knowing when to sell a winning stock. (0:30) - How Do You Know When To Sell Your Investments? (4:10) - Breaking Down Warren Buffett's Recent Stock Moves (12:00) - Should You Consider Selling These Stocks For Profit (24:20) - Episode Roundup: AAPL, BAC, VRT, URI, HLT Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38769675

3 Value Stocks at New 52-Week Highs 10/17/2025

3 Value Stocks at New 52-Week Highs Value investors don’t have to miss out on the rally. These 3 stocks are breaking out. (0:30) - Finding Value Stocks In A Surging Stock Market (4:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (19:20) - Episode Roundup: CPA, EGO, M /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38623970

3 Stocks with Low PEG Ratios for Your Watch List 10/10/2025

3 Stocks with Low PEG Ratios for Your Watch List These stocks have value and growth, and a top Zacks Rank, a rare combination. (0:30) - How To Use The PEG Ratio To Find Strong Value Investments (4:45) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (18:40) - Episode Roundup: SKIL, PINS, MU /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38538470

5 Large Cap Drug Stocks: Values or Traps? 10/03/2025

5 Large Cap Drug Stocks: Values or Traps? Some drug stocks are cheap but is it another fake out? (0:30) - Can You Find Strong Value Investments In Drug Stocks Right Now? (3:40) - Breaking Down The Recent Industry Performance (9:00) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (30:00) - Episode Roundup: PFE, MRK, ABBV, LLY, NVO /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38459420

3 Dirt Cheap Gold Mining Stocks 09/05/2025

3 Dirt Cheap Gold Mining Stocks These three gold miners are values with P/E ratios under 12. /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38109545

Chemical Stocks Plunge: Values or Traps? 08/29/2025

Chemical Stocks Plunge: Values or Traps? Many chemical companies are trading near 5-year lows. Are they deals? (1:00) - Can You Find Strong Value Investments Within The Chemical Industry? (7:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (25:00) - Episode Roundup: EMN, DOW, SCL, JMPLY /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/38021840

AI Stock Fatigue: Buy the Dip 08/22/2025

AI Stock Fatigue: Buy the Dip AI stocks pulled back from their highs this week. Are they deals on the weakness? (0:20) - Can You Find Value In AI Stocks Right Now? (6:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Watchlist (29:00) - Episode Roundup: PLTR, NVDA, VRT, SMCI, STRL, GEV, ETN, MOD Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37926635

Is the Warren Buffett Premium Over? 08/15/2025

Is the Warren Buffett Premium Over? Berkshire Hathaway has lagged the S&P 500 since Buffett announced he would step down as CEO at the end of 2025. (0:20) - Whats Going On With Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett? (4:00) - Breaking Down Berkshire Hathaway’s Stock Performance (24:20) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37841040

A Dream Combination: 3 Value Stocks with Growth 08/01/2025

A Dream Combination: 3 Value Stocks with Growth Scared of missing out on the growth rally? Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, screened for cheap stocks with growth. (0:30) - Stock Screener: Can You Find Strong Value Stocks With Growth? (6:45) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (22:25) - Episode Roundup: ADDYY, ARRY, NX /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37641965

Value Investors: Don’t Skip the International Banks 07/18/2025

Value Investors: Don’t Skip the International Banks Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, screened for Strong Buy cheap stocks and surprise, it’s the banks. (0:30) - Screening For Strong Bank Investments For Your Portfolio (5:50) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist Right Now (19:00) - Episode Roundup: BSAC, BSRR, TD, CIB, ISNPY /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37455340

3 Cheap Bank Stocks for Your Short List 07/13/2025

3 Cheap Bank Stocks for Your Short List Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks at the regional banks. Is it finally time for the bank stocks? (0:30) - Is Now The Time For Value Investors To Add Banks To Their Portfolios? (7:00) - Finding Strong Stock Picks To Keep On Your Watch List Right Now (29:45) - Episode Roundup: JPM, C, PNC, KEY, OZK, BUSE, WSBC Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37390205

3 Top Value Stocks at 52-Week Highs 07/03/2025

3 Top Value Stocks at 52-Week Highs It's not just growth stocks that are breaking out in 2025. /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37272805

Warren Buffett’s 3 Secrets to Value Investing 06/27/2025

Warren Buffett’s 3 Secrets to Value Investing Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, discusses Berkshire Hathaway’s equity investments and what gives Buffett the edge. (0:30) - Where Can Value Investors Find Investments? (5:40) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Portfolio Right Now (29:00) - Episode Roundup: BRK.B, BAC, COP, OXY, OZK, CMWAY /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37198435

3 Large Cap Stocks with Growth and Value 06/13/2025

3 Large Cap Stocks with Growth and Value Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, screens with the PEG ratio and Zacks Rank. (0:30) - Should You Be Investing Small or Large Stocks As A Value Investor (6:00) - Tracey’s Top Stocks For Your Portfolio (18:45) - Episode Roundup: ADDYY, DELL, NEM Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/37002745

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