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Small Cap Stocks beware unprofitable zombie companies 250915

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John Pagliano reveals that 38% of Russell 2000 companies are unprofitable zombies that have never made money.
John Pagliano warns investors about the dangers of unprofitable 'zombie' companies within small cap stocks, revealing that 38% of Russell 2000 companies have never been profitable. He provides specific examples like Moderna and CRISPR while offering practical alternatives like profitability-screened ETFs for safer small cap exposure.

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A blunt case for staying selective when small caps and unprofitable names draw a crowd.

This episode makes a plain case for being selective with small cap stocks as rates move lower. John Pagliano walks through the small cap setup, points to the Russell 2000's size and risk profile, and pushes back on the habit of buying unprofitable companies just because the…

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Before you chase small caps, hear the warning on zombie, unprofitable companies.

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