It is not often you find a litany of stocks trading at affordable prices. However, that is exactly the case after the market selloff from Wednesday through yesterday.
If you have been patiently waiting on the sidelines, hoping to seize the opportunity to scoop up several stocks after they dip, this is the time to pounce. Even if you are over-leveraged on tech stocks, you should consider adding a couple of low-priced value stocks to your portfolio for better balance…
Let’s take a look at four stocks currently trading at attractive prices: CVS Health Corporation (CVS), MetLife (MET), and ViacomCBS (VIAC).
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
Even if the economy continues to shrink, CVS should hold strong. CVS sells sundries along with pharmaceutical products people will need no matter how bad the economy gets. Furthermore, CVS is now consolidated with insurance powerhouse Aetna, expanding the company’s boundaries all the more. CVS is currently trading under $60, yet it was in the range of $70 to $75 earlier this year.
The POWR Ratings show CVS has a B Peer Grade. Furthermore, the stock is ranked first of four publicly traded companies in the Medical – Drug Stores industry. Take a look at the average analyst price target for CVS as detailed on TipRanks, and you will find plenty of room for upward movement. Analysts have set a price target of $85.29 per share.
It is quite interesting that CVS has a forward P/E ratio of merely 8. The stock also has a dividend yield of 3.32%. If you’re worried about a lengthy recession, consider this defensive stock as it will enjoy consistent foot traffic no matter how bad the economy gets.
MetLife (MET)
If you are unsure where to park your money during the economic uncertainty, consider MET, a value stock in the financial services and insurance industries. MET provides individual insurance, group insurance, investment products, annuities, retirement products, and…
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