"Uncovering Small-Value Gems: A Growth vs. Value Debate"

LSV Asset Management, founded 30 years ago, focuses on finding uninteresting, slow-growing companies, following the value investing approach. Despite a recent underperformance of value stocks, the firm believes that small, cheap stocks are currently attractive. Josef Lakonishok, one of the founders, emphasizes the importance of sticking with out-of-favor stocks and warns against being swayed by market stars. He suggests considering small-cap value funds like Vanguard Small-Cap Value or LSV Small Cap Value for potential investment opportunities.