Taesik Yoon

Taesik Yoon is a Forbes contributor who covers small-cap value stocks. He has been writing for the site since [...] and has built a following among investors looking for bargain opportunities in the market. He specializes in identifying undervalued companies with strong growth potential and often provides supplementary reviews of his picks as well as updates on their performance. Taesik is also an experienced analyst who has worked at several firms [...] His background includes a degree in finance from [...]. He currently resides in [...] You can follow him on Twitter @taesikyoon or email him at tae[...]@forbes.com.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/taesikyoon/

58%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that attractive valuations in small-caps were not fully realized last year which contradicts his earlier statement where he acknowledges that small-cap value stocks outperformed other sectors of the market. This is another lie by omission as it fails to disclose that these valuations have already been recognized and appreciated by investors.
  • The author claims that concerns about high interest rates and their negative implications for macroeconomy are responsible for small-caps faltering but this contradicts his own statement earlier in the article where he acknowledges that these concerns were eased towards the end of 2023 which led to a rebound in small-cap value stocks. This is another lie by omission as it fails to disclose that interest rates had already begun falling before the late-year rally and this was not solely responsible for the move.
  • > While large-cap growth stocks enjoyed strong gains in 2023, small-cap value stocks performed poorly due to concerns about high interest rates and the macroeconomy.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, it is possible that the author may have some personal or professional stake in small-cap value stocks as he writes several articles about them and seems to be a proponent of the sector.
  • The author has not disclosed any clear conflicts of interest in this article.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author claims that attractive valuations in small-caps were not fully realized last year which contradicts his earlier statement where he acknowledges that small-cap value stocks outperformed other sectors of the market.
  • The author claims that concerns about high interest rates and their negative implications for macroeconomy are responsible for small-caps faltering but this contradicts his own statement earlier in the article where he acknowledges that these concerns were eased towards the end of 2023 which led to a rebound in small-cap value stocks.
  • The author claims that small-cap value stocks were the worst performing group in the Russell 3000 Index for 2023 when they actually gained just over 11% while large-cap growth stocks gained nearly four times higher at around 41%. This is a lie by omission as it fails to disclose that small-cap value stocks outperformed other sectors of the market.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • However, his writing style is somewhat sensationalized and he tends to exaggerate or omit facts that do not support his arguments.
  • The author has not used any deceptive practices in this article.

Recent Articles

Small-Cap Growth Stocks: Home Furnishings Market and Interest Rates Driving Investment Opportunities in 2024

Small-Cap Growth Stocks: Home Furnishings Market and Interest Rates Driving Investment Opportunities in 2024

Broke On: Thursday, 01 February 2024 Small-cap growth stocks in the home furnishings market, such as Lovesac (LOVE), Blue Bird (BLBD) and VirTra (VTSI), are expected to see growth due to their strong gross margins and direct-to-consumer model. Additionally, potential interest rate falls could drive growth. However, investors should research each company before making any investment decisions.