Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating companies to own shares in. To wit, the Caleres, Inc. (NYSE:CAL) share price is 61% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the market return of around 24% (not including
Net Income: Reported $174.1 million for Q1 2024, surpassing the estimated $166.93 million. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Achieved $0.64 per diluted share, exceeding the estimated $0.60. Revenue: Total revenue reached $294.36 million, slightly below the forecast of $300.51 million. Return on Equity: Delivered a strong return on equity of 13.7% for the quarter. Book Value
AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPF) shareholders have seen the share price descend 13% over the month. But that doesn’t change the fact that the returns over the last five years have been very strong. We think most investors would be happy with the 123% return, over that period. So while it’s never fun to see a share
Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And while active stock picking involves risks (and requires diversification) it can also provide excess returns. For example, long term Greggs plc (LON:GRG) shareholders have enjoyed a 57% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the market
Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But if you pick the right individual stocks, you could make more than that. To wit, the American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ:AMWD) share price is 87% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the market return of around 29%