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Understanding price and value in the context of investing, Part 2

Thiveyen Kathirrasan
Thiveyen Kathirrasan • 9 min read
Understanding price and value in the context of investing, Part 2
If the goal of investing is to be profitable, then there are many ways to achieve it. Some may require a lot of luck, some a lot of risk, some a lot of analysis, or a mixture of all of these. Photo: Bloomberg
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If the goal of investing is to be profitable, then there are many ways to achieve it. Some may require a lot of luck, some a lot of risk, some a lot of analysis, or a mixture of all of these. There is no surefire way to succeed in investing. Still, investors can significantly increase their chances by understanding the relationship between price and value, which is the focus of this article.

In the previous part of this series, price and value were discussed individually, along with a brief explanation of their relationship. This issue, examples of the relationship between price and value, along with suitable investment strategies, will be explored.

Three main examples can illustrate the relationship between price and value. Investors need to understand the overarching principle: invest only when there is a disparity between price and value. If the price equals the value or the future value, the investment is fairly valued, implying a lower chance of being materially or consistently profitable for the investor.

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