Volatility is inescapable on Wall Street. Since start of this decade, investors have watched the three major stock indexes swing between bear and bull markets in successive years. But no matter what's been thrown investors' way, value can always be found.

The ability to buy stocks at a perceived discount is especially noteworthy given that most online brokerages have completely done away with barriers that had previously kept everyday investors on the sidelines. Namely, minimum deposit requirements and commission fees on regular stock trades are no more. For retail investors, it means any amount of money -- even $600 -- can be the perfect amount to put to work.

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