How Value Investors Are Buying Stocks Near 52-Week Lows in 2026

In Episode 60 of The Value Investing Podcast, Lucas and Luna drill into a specific contrarian strategy: buying stocks trading near their 52-week lows. With the Russell 2000 down 0.9% over the past five days and the Dow at 51,565, they examine how value investors can identify temporary setbacks versus permanent impairment. The hosts walk through a real-world example using Pfizer (PFE), currently at $25.21, to illustrate the classic Graham framework — look for strong balance sheets, stable earnings, and a catalyst. They also discuss the recent hawkish signals from Fed Chairman Warsh and how rising rate expectations compress valuations for high-multiple stocks while creating opportunities in beaten-down sectors. Lucas and Luna debate the psychological challenge of buying when sentiment is worst, and share a simple checklist for screening 52-week lows without falling into value traps. #ValueInvesting #Finance #Business #StockMarket #52WeekLow #ContrarianInvesting #BenjaminGraham #WarrenBuffett #Pfizer #BigPharma #Russell2000 #FedPolicy #HawkishFed #MarketPsychology #ValueTrap #EarningsQuality #InvestingStrategy #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo