Experts urge investors to raise stake on valuable stocks

Stock market investors have been urged to increase their participation in the market by identifying and patronising stocks of companies with intrinsic value, especially during this dividend season.

The capital market analysts maintained that despite the downturn that pervaded the capital market activities in the past few weeks, investors should leverage the current low prices to expand their portfolio.

The Chief Operating Officer of InvestData Securities Limited, Ambrose Omordion, stressed the need for retail investors to increase their portfolio and take position for future gains.He also advised investors not to panic, but go for equities with intrinsic value, especially during this season when dividend payment is ongoing.