Value investing is growing up

2 April 2026

The market volatility that has characterised the first quarter of this year has revived a familiar debate: the relative merits of growth versus value investing. After years of being written off amid ultra‑low interest rates and the dominance of Big Tech, value strategies are showing renewed resilience. Read the full article to explore how the growth‑value balance is evolving and what it means for investors today.

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