Underdogs can deliver big wins

Disciplined investing involves seeking value far and wide and taking risks to reap rewards. However, investors have previously focused on the obvious risks and overlooked risk mitigators. Investors are guilty of dismissing popular areas of the market that appear risky too quickly, when they may offer enticing opportunities. South Korean banks, for example, have been shunned by investors due to corporate governance and political instability concerns, despite offering interesting returns. There is also the chance of mistakes being made when it comes to more appealing choices. Premium companies...