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Long-term Divergence?​

Over the past 10 years, growth stocks have dramatically outperformed value stocks. What are the possible drivers of this divergence, and could this continue going forward?

Over the past 10 years, growth stocks have dramatically outperformed value stocks. What are the possible drivers of this divergence, and could this continue going forward?

​​​​Chart showing total cumulative returns for Russell 3000 Growth versus Russell 3000 Value​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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  • From 5/31/2013 through 5/31/2023, the Russell 3000 Growth Index has returned in excess of 242% while the Russell 3000 Value Index has returned less than 77%, on a cumulative basis. In general, strength in growth equity index returns has been mirrored by growth company fundamentals whose operating cash flow has grown more than twice as fast as the value index over the period, according to FactSet.1
  • The relative outperformance of growth stocks, both in terms of stock price and fundamentals, can be attributed to two key factors, in our view:
    • We believe the accelerating pace of innovation provides a tailwind to growth stocks that are the creators of such change (e.g., AI, cloud computing, IoT) and a headwind to value stocks which may be victims of change (e.g., newspapers, coal companies, or brick & mortar retail).
    • Traditional style classification is based on an outdated accounting metric, price-to-book value, and we believe it no longer accurately separates stocks based on high vs. low expectations. As a result, growth stocks often possess higher price-to-book values due to the greater investments that their associated companies make in intangible assets (e.g., patents, research & development). Conversely, companies behind value stocks have an affinity to invest in tangible assets (e.g., factories, equipment), resulting in lower price-to-book values, in our view (see Intangible Impact​).
  • ​If these powerful structural drivers of growth performance persist, we believe growth stocks could potentially be an attractive investment opportunity, relative to value stocks, over the long-term.
Investing in innovation is not without risk and there is no guarantee that investments in research and development will result in a company gaining market share or achieving enhanced revenue. ​


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The views expressed are the views of Fred Alger Management, LLC (“FAM”) and its affiliates as of June 2023. These views are subject to change at any time and may not represent the views of all portfolio management teams. These views should not be interpreted as a guarantee of the future performance of the markets, any security or any funds managed by FAM. These views are not meant to provide investment advice and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.

Risk Disclosures: Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. ​ Investors whose reference currency differs from that in which the underlying assets are invested may be subject to exchange rate movements that alter the value of their investments. Investing in innovation is not without risk and there is no guarantee that investments in research and development will result in a company gaining market share or achieving enhanced revenue. Companies exploring new technologies may face regulatory, political or legal challenges that may adversely impact their competitive positioning and financial prospects. Also, developing technologies to displace older technologies or create new markets may not in fact do so, and there may be sector-specific risks as well. As is the case with any industry, there will be winners and losers that emerge and investors therefore need to conduct a significant amount of due diligence on individual companies to assess these risks and opportunities.

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Growth stocks are represented by the Russell 3000 Growth Index, which is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and stable barometer of the growth opportunities within the broad market. The Russell 3000® Growth Index performance does not reflect deductions for fees or expenses. Growth stocks are represented by the Russell 3000 Value index, which is an unmanaged index considered representative of U.S. value stocks. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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FactSet is a global company providing financial data, analytics, and software solutions to investment professionals for portfolio analysis, risk management, and financial research.​

1 ​Operating cash flow is a measure of how much cash a company is generating from its core operations. It is calculated by taking the net income and adding back noncash expenses, such as depreciation and amortization.

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