A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. That said, here is one low-volatility stock providing safe-and-steady growth and two stuck in limbo.
Two Stocks to Sell:
RE/MAX (RMAX)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.92
Short for Real Estate Maximums, RE/MAX (NYSE:RMAX) operates a real estate franchise network spanning over 100 countries and territories.
Why Do We Avoid RMAX?
- Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of agents has underwhelmed
- Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 7.1% annually while its revenue grew
- Free cash flow margin is forecasted to shrink by 8 percentage points in the coming year, suggesting the company will consume more capital to keep up with its competitors
At $7.81 per share, RE/MAX trades at 6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than RMAX.
Employers Holdings (EIG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.63
With roots in Nevada and a strong concentration in California where 45% of its premiums are generated, Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG) is a specialty provider of workers' compensation insurance focused on small and select businesses engaged in low-to-medium hazard industries across the United States.
Why Are We Out on EIG?
- Growth in insurance policies was lackluster over the last two years as its 3.3% annual growth underperformed the typical financial institution
- Operational productivity has decreased over the last two years as its combined ratio worsened by 10.9 percentage points
- Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 8.3% annually while its revenue grew
Employers Holdings is trading at $43.65 per share, or 0.9x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with EIG, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Stock to Buy:
CBIZ (CBZ)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.67
With over 120 offices across 33 states and a team of more than 6,700 professionals, CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) provides accounting, tax, benefits, insurance brokerage, and advisory services to help small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations.
Why Should You Buy CBZ?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 31% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Projected revenue growth of 7.3% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last two years will persist
- Earnings per share have massively outperformed its peers over the last two years, increasing by 28.3% annually
CBIZ’s stock price of $38.57 implies a valuation ratio of 10.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
Your portfolio can’t afford to be based on yesterday’s story. The risk in a handful of heavily crowded stocks is rising daily.
The names generating the next wave of massive growth are right here in our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.