These ETFs aim for value stocks

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Here are two ETFs that emphasize value investing in their stock selection. Academic studies suggest that, on average, value stocks can produce better results than growth investing. Still, it’s important to look closely to see if they’re truly undervalued. They may, after all, only be cheap due to hidden problems. At the same time, we think you benefit most from a balance of high-quality value stocks and growth stocks. (See the supplement on page 99 for more information.) ISHARES EDGE MSCI USA VALUE FACTOR ETF $87.47 (New York symbol VLUE; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $4.0 billion) invests in medium and large U.S. companies that it sees as having low valuations. Price/book and price/earnings ratios, among other key factors, are used to select the stocks. Academic studies show that value stocks can outperform growth investing Value stock pickers look at measures of fundamental value such as price/book and price/earnings ratios Unlike growth stocks, value stocks often pay dividends The ETF’s main industry allocations are…