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Citigroup Stock Surge Outpaces S&P 500: A Value Trap or Opportunity?
Citigroup Stock Surge Outpaces S&P 500: A Value Trap or Opportunity?
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Citigroup shares have skyrocketed 50% over the past year, dwarfing the S&P 500's 16% gain. The rally raises questions about valuation discipline—a Core tenet of Benjamin Graham's investing philosophy. Graham, Warren Buffett's mentor and author of, warned that overpaying for quality erodes returns.
The bank's global footprint and diversified operations make it a financial bellwether. Yet its outperformance demands scrutiny. Markets often mistake momentum for value—a dangerous confusion in cyclical sectors like banking. Citigroup now trades at a 30% premium to its book value, testing Graham's margin-of-safety principle.
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