Three stocks that have emerged as winners from the Covid-19 crisis

Professional investor CT Fitzpatrick, a stock picker for Alliance Trust Plc, picks three stocks that have performed well through the pandemic and which should compound their value in future.

The crisis that engulfed markets in March when the reality of Covid-19 and the potential for nationwide lockdowns struck rattled equities around the world. However, for those who looked through the volatility hitting companies’ shares and instead focused on their underlying value, there were significant opportunities to be found.

It was a situation that suited value investors seeking inherently stable businesses. However, focusing on value does not only mean rooting out the cheapest stocks. Instead, it is important to find strong businesses and wait for their share price to become discounted.

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