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The Canadian stock market has been on a tear over the past three months. Since late October, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is up more than 10%. The index is now nearing all-time highs, which were last set in early 2022.
Despite the recent surge, there are still plenty of deals to be had on the TSX. Many Canadian stocks continue to trade at discounted prices, providing opportunities for long-term investors who are willing to be patient.
When it comes to hunting for value stocks, it’s important to understand why shares are trading at a discount in the first place. Is there a flaw in the business itself, or is there a greater industry-wide slowdown that is to blame? Perhaps it’s even a bit of both.
Deciding why a stock is trading at a certain price will never be cut and dry. There’s always going to be two sides to a story, making it difficult to determine whether a discounted stock is a value play or a…
