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Contrarian Investment Strategy: Validea's Contrarian Investor model, based on David Dreman's strategy, identifies unpopular mid- and large-cap stocks with improving fundamentals, highlighting SASOL LTD (ADR) as a notable example with a rating increase from 54% to 69%.

Company Overview: Sasol Limited is a South African global chemical and energy company, operating in two main divisions: Chemical and Energy, with various segments including Mining, Fuel, and Gas.

David Dreman's Background: Dreman is recognized for his successful Kemper-Dreman High Return Fund, which was a top performer in its category from 1988 to 1998, and he is also a columnist for Forbes magazine.

Validea's Purpose: Validea provides investment research based on the strategies of renowned investors like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham, aiming to offer stock analysis and model portfolios that have historically outperformed the market.

Market Sentiment: Despite markets nearing all-time highs, investor sentiment has shifted from exuberance to cautious optimism, influenced by weak employment numbers and potential economic hardships from a federal government shutdown.

Value Stocks Recommendation: Investors with significant unrealized gains are advised to consider reallocating to value stocks to minimize losses and generate income through dividends, especially in light of potential market corrections.

Highlighted Value Stocks: Five value stocks are recommended for portfolio protection, including Sasol Ltd., Gerdau SA, Ecopetrol SA, Seaboard Corp., and Fluor Corp., each with strong fundamentals and favorable Benzinga Edge Value scores.

Technical Analysis Insights: Each stock shows signs of bullish momentum and technical indicators, such as Golden Crosses and moving averages, suggesting potential for price appreciation despite recent volatility.