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.

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

Where Are All the Value Stocks in 2025? 06/09/2025

Where Are All the Value Stocks in 2025? Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, runs 2 Zacks premium stock screens to find top cheap stocks. /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36917275

Retail Stocks: Values or Traps? 05/26/2025

Retail Stocks: Values or Traps? Is it too early to buy the retail stocks? (0:30) - Finding Strong Investments Within The Retail Sector For Your Portfolio (6:30) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks (34:45) - Episode Roundup: LEVI, LE, ULTA, TGT, DECK Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36720255

Screening for Basic Value Stocks 05/15/2025

Screening for Basic Value Stocks Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, finds 3 value stocks with Strong Buy and Buy recommendations. (0:30) - Getting Back To The Basics With Value Stock Screening (6:00) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (26:40) - Episode Roundup: CNC, CPA, KB /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36586195

Screening for Buffett Stocks 05/13/2025

Screening for Buffett Stocks Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, uses Zacks Research Wizard’s Buffett screen to find value stocks. (0:30) - Using Warren Buffett To Find Strong Value Investments (4:30) - Top Stocks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (25:40) - Episode Roundup: DFH, KO, AMZN /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36549115

Warren Buffett in His Twilight: 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 05/01/2025

Warren Buffett in His Twilight: 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, previews the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. (0:40) - What To Know Heading Into Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Meeting (7:30) - Breaking Down Warren Buffett's Stock Holdings That Should Be On Your Watchlist Right Now (33:20) - Episode Roundup: BRK.B, AAPL, AXP, BAC, CVX, OXY, MCO, KHC /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36389805

3 Top Cheap Stocks Paying Dividends Over 5% 04/25/2025

3 Top Cheap Stocks Paying Dividends Over 5% Scared about all the volatility right now? Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, brings you three cheap stocks that will also pay you for your patience. (0:30) - Finding Strong Paying Dividend Investments (5:00) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist (20:55) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36309045

3 Top Cheap Stocks Paying Dividends Over 5% 04/25/2025

Value Investors: Are Stocks Cheap or Not? 04/17/2025

Value Investors: Are Stocks Cheap or Not? Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, discusses stocks that may be cheap, or not, depending on where the economy goes. How can you tell? (0:30) - Where Should You Be Looking To Find True Value Stocks? (4:40) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks For Your Portfolio (30:00) - Episode Roundup: HLT, BKNG, AMN, GAP, RCL Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36213815

Energy Stocks Take a Dive: Values or Traps? 04/10/2025

Energy Stocks Take a Dive: Values or Traps? Oil is back to $60. Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks at the earnings outlook for 3 big oil companies. (0:15) - Can You Find Value In The Energy Industry or Are They Traps? (6:30) - Tracey's Takes A Deep Dive Into 3 Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio (32:20) - Episode Roundup: XOM, CVX, EOG Podcast@Zacks.com /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/36088615

The 3 Cheapest Gold Miner Stocks Right Now 03/31/2025

The 3 Cheapest Gold Miner Stocks Right Now Gold is at record highs. Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, searches for the gold miner stocks with the lowest PEG ratios. (0:30) - Should You Be Gaining Exposure Into Gold Right Now? (5:54) - Top Stock Picks For Your Portfolio Watch List (27:20) - Episode Roundup: HMY, NEM, BTG /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/35929065

Sell-Off: The 3 Cheapest Mag 7 Stocks Right Now 03/14/2025

Sell-Off: The 3 Cheapest Mag 7 Stocks Right Now Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks at the P/E, PEG, P/B and P/S ratios of the Mag 7 stocks. Who’s cheapest? /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/35684515

Screening for Value Stocks with the Powerful PEG Ratio 03/10/2025

Screening for Value Stocks with the Powerful PEG Ratio Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks for stocks with high Zacks Rank and low PEG ratios. (0:30) - Can The PEG Ratio Help You Find Strong Value Stocks For Your Portfolio? (4:20) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Watchlist Right Now (24:30) - Episode Roundup: UAL, COOP, FOLD, ALK, AAL /episode/index/show/valueinvestor/id/35606215

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