When valuations are high but sentiments are bullish, it would be better to add the word “ caution” to your portfolio. Now how does one do it? By putting some quantitative parameters when making a decision to buy a stock.
Every sector has a different operating matrix which has high correlation with returns companies in that industry are able to generate. For some industries like software,15 to 20 percent net margins would be normal.
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