Why Boring Stocks Win

In today’s volatile markets, boring stocks look pretty interesting. Long-term investors know that dull stocks have always shined in a well-diversified portfolio. Stocks that are less volatile than the overall market tend to beat the market over time. Investing in low volatility is a proven “factor,” like cheap valuation, that can reap attractive rewards for patient investors. Intuitively, many investors think riskier, high volatility assets will outperform less risky investments over time....