Nathan Slaughter, Chief Investment Strategist of The Daily Paycheck and High-Yield Investing, has developed a long and successful track record over the years by finding profitable investments no matter where they hide. Nathan's previous experience includes a long tenure at AXA/Equitable Advisors, one of the world's largest financial planning firms. He also honed his research skills at Morgan Keegan, where he managed millions in portfolio assets and performed consultative retirement planning services. To reach more investors, Nathan switched gears in 2004 and began writing full-time. He has since published hundreds of articles for a variety of prominent online and print publications. Nathan has interviewed industry insiders like Paul Weisbruch and CEOs like Tom Evans of Bankrate.com, and has been quoted in the Los Angeles Times for his expertise on economic moats. Nathan's educational background includes NASD Series 6, 7, 63, & 65 certifications, as well as a degree in Finance/Investment Management from Sam M. Walton School of Business, where he received a full academic scholarship. When not following the market, Nathan enjoys watching his favorite baseball team, the Cubs, and camping and fishing with his family.
Analyst Articles
As Christmas draws nearer, there’s a seemingly never-ending stream of Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN) trucks on my street, delivering everyone’s holiday purchases. However, if Amazon has its way, in Decembers to come, the e-commerce company’s trucks will be joined by a fleet of flying delivery drones. It remains to be seen… Read More
I recently read something startling: Nearly two-thirds of all credit card users have experienced at least one bogus purchase. According to the Nilson Report, approximately 13 cents of every $100 in card spending is fraudulent. That might not sound like much until you consider that consumers used plastic to ring… Read More
If you start today, you'll create a long, virtuous cycle that boosts your portfolio with each passing year... Read More
If you start today, you'll create a long, virtuous cycle that boosts your portfolio with each passing year... Read More
Successful income investing goes far beyond simply buying a stock with a high dividend. Here's why this ratio is so important... Read More
Successful income investing goes far beyond simply buying a stock with a high dividend. Here's why this ratio is so important... Read More
It’s one of the most common questions I get from new subscribers. If you’re being honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this, too... Read More
It’s one of the most common questions I get from new subscribers. If you’re being honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this, too... Read More
It’s one of the most common questions I get from new subscribers over at High-Yield Investing. If you’re being honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this at some point, too… The question is simply this… Where do I start? It’s a legitimate question. Even seasoned investors with years of experience… Read More
There it is, right on page 11 of the firm’s latest SEC 10K filing. We have qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. Under the Code, REITs are subject to a requirement that… Read More
Here's the key to ensuring those "value" stocks you buy will actually lead to a fast turnaround in gains... Read More
Here's the key to ensuring those "value" stocks you buy will actually lead to a fast turnaround in gains... Read More
When it's difficult (if not impossible) for newcomers to break in, it doesn't take an investing guru to see how powerful this can be... Read More
When it's difficult (if not impossible) for newcomers to break in, it doesn't take an investing guru to see how powerful this can be... Read More
If you’ve been reading my investment commentary for long, then you know that I place a great deal of importance on economic moats. In the simplest terms, these are sustainable advantages that protect a business from marauding competitors seeking to pillage its profits. Without some type of moat, it’s nearly… Read More
