> Is it a good idea to invest in a company when they go through a scandal, etc.?

Is it a good idea to invest in a company when they go through a scandal, etc.?

Posted at: 2014-12-05 
For example when Target, Home Depot or some other company gets a breach in security, should you buy their stock if it decreases in value since it might rebound.

Many investors look for companies whose stock prices are temporarily depressed - for whatever reason. That's called "value investing."

For example when Target, Home Depot or some other company gets a breach in security, should you buy their stock if it decreases in value since it might rebound.