3 Overlooked Finance Stocks That Might Crush The Market

 | Sep 11, 2017 10:50PM ET

A rising-rate environment and favorable macroeconomic factors are backing the Finance sector’s steady growth. Higher rates typically help finance companies (except REITs) in generating better revenues. Moreover, stepped up activities in the sector based on the economic improvement are helping the companies perform better.

After facing a difficult operating environment and intense regulatory scrutiny for years, finance stocks are gradually regaining their past glory and have become investor favorites.

Now, many investors think that betting on an undervalued stock from a well-performing industry might lead to value traps. However, there are a few stocks in the Finance sector that have been overlooked but have high upside potential as they have been witnessing upward earnings estimate revisions.

Selecting Stocks With Enhanced Value Prospects

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