1. Is value or growth investing better?

Neither approach is better. It depends on investors' risk tolerance, financial objectives, and market conditions. Value investing is more stable and predictable, whereas growth investing offers higher returns but with high volatility.

2. Is it possible to combine value and growth stocks?

Yes. To have the best of both worlds, investors combine or employ a hybrid approach (e.g., Growth At a Reasonable Price - GARP). It helps in risk balancing and, at the same time, leverages opportunities from undervalued companies.

3. How do you screen for value or growth stocks?

Value stocks have a P/E or P/B ratio and a high dividend yield with strong fundamentals. Growth stocks, in contrast, have high earnings or revenues, usually at higher multiples.

4. Which strategy performs better during various market cycles?

While bull markets or expansion phases see growth investing take the lead as investors pursue earnings momentum, slowdowns or high-interest-rate phases see value stocks favour well because they are stable and pay dividends.