Additionally, value stocks typically shine when markets pullback from a peak as riskier growth stocks swing lower and investors shift to more defensive value stocks.
However, if the drawn-out rally turns and interest rates begin to rise, value stocks may begin to outpace the growth category, but for now, it seems like growth could maintain its momentum.
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Max Chen contributed to this article.