Bargain or bait?

If the Greek king Odysseus had a stock portfolio, he would make an excellent value investor, not by picking bargains but by steering clear of their deceptive lookalikes—value traps. In The Odyssey, a famous ancient Greek story, Odysseus embarks on a long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he and his crew encounter the Sirens, whose enchanting voices would promise to reveal untold secrets and knowledge but ultimately lead sailors to their deaths.

This article was originally published on March 01, 2025.