From CNBC:



The Validea guru fundamental report for PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC (PRU) rates the company highest using the Multi-Factor Investor model based on the strategy of Pim van Vliet, which seeks low volatility stocks with strong momentum and high net payout yields. The company is a large-cap growth stock in the Insurance (Life) industry, and the rating using this strategy is 81% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation.

The stock meets some of the criteria in the strategy’s tests, including market cap and standard deviation, but fails in the final rank. Pim van Vliet, the head of Conservative Equities at Robeco Asset Management, has researched conservative factor investing and the strategy is based on the book “High Returns From Low Risk: A Remarkable Stock Market Paradox”. Validea, the investment research service, follows the published strategies of investment legends, offering both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term.

In conclusion, PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC (PRU) has shown strong interest in the stock based on the multi-factor model, and Pim van Vliet’s strategy, despite failing in the final rank.



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