The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), 3M Co (MMM), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Intel Corporation (INTC) & Three Investment Opportunities for Scared Investors

3. Value-priced tech company stocks
One of the biggest investment opportunities lately has been in beaten-down technology stocks. For instance, microprocessor giant Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) faces the monumental task of moving beyond the PC to bolster its nascent line of mobile chips. But its earnings multiple of just 10 reflects skepticism that the company has any prospects for future growth. As challenging as getting into the mobile market may be for Intel, investors are getting a margin of safety from the company. You can find similar bargains among several beaten-down big tech companies due to overall pessimism about the industry’s prospects — pessimism that may prove unfounded.

Seize the opportunities
Investing in a roller-coaster market makes even the best investors nervous. But capitalizing on investment opportunities that market declines present gives you the best chance at maximizing your returns over the long run.

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Fool contributor Dan Caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned. You can follow him on Twitter @DanCaplinger. The Motley Fool recommends 3M, Intel, and Procter & Gamble. The Motley Fool owns shares of Intel.

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