Brad Briggs is the Editorial Director of StreetAuthority. A veteran of the financial publishing industry, Brad manages the team of writers and editors responsible for our premium newsletters, free newsletters, and website. He formerly co-wrote our Maximum Profit premium newsletter and manages our premium subscribers-only newsletter, StreetAuthority Insider.
Brad bought his first stock in high school and has been hooked ever since. After graduating early from college, success in the market enabled him to pay off his student loans and buy his first house. And although he has experience in everything from momentum investing to options, one of his proudest investing accomplishments has been buying and holding on to Apple since 2014.
Brad believes that successful investing doesn't have to be complicated and that anyone can achieve financial independence regardless of background. As Editorial Director, Brad makes it his mission to demystify the world of investing for a wide audience. His writing has been featured in outlets like Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, and MSN Money, among others.
An experienced powerlifter, Brad spends his time renovating and working on his property in Texas and tending to cattle when not following the market.
Analyst Articles
There are seven key traits that Buffett looks for in an investment. Here's how we can put this knowledge to work in our own portfolios... Read More
There are seven key traits that Buffett looks for in an investment. Here's how we can put this knowledge to work in our own portfolios... Read More
In 1962, a successful young fund manager named Warren Buffett began buying sleepy New England textile firm Berkshire Hathaway. He wasn’t interested in the textile business itself. The business wasn’t doing too well, but Berkshire generated copious amounts of free cash flow. What’s more, it had valuable assets like plants,… Read More
Moving averages are simple and easy to understand. But they also come in many variations. Here's what you need to know... Read More
Moving averages are simple and easy to understand. But they also come in many variations. Here's what you need to know... Read More
If we can’t secure a domestic supply of lithium, we will be left behind in the electric vehicle revolution. This company holds the key... Read More
If we can’t secure a domestic supply of lithium, we will be left behind in the electric vehicle revolution. This company holds the key... Read More
What I’m about to tell you might sound hypocritical. But it’s a warning that you need to hear… Artificial Intelligence, or “AI,” is overhyped. And it will lose investors a lot of money... Read More
This chart proves there are massive gains to be had in companies that sell basic drinks. Could this small-cap stock be next? Read More
This chart proves there are massive gains to be had in companies that sell basic drinks. Could this small-cap stock be next? Read More
Where do my picks come from? It's one of the most common questions I get. So today I want to spend some time addressing this... Read More
Where do my picks come from? It's one of the most common questions I get. So today I want to spend some time addressing this... Read More
It’s not easy to explain my job to friends and relatives. Some think I’m a blogger or writer, others an accountant or financial adviser. I guess you could say that I’m all those things — and none of them. Truth be told, I spend most of the workday reading. Economic… Read More
We can make up a modest loss, but we can't make up lost time. Here are three guidelines that will improve your performance... Read More
We can make up a modest loss, but we can't make up lost time. Here are three guidelines that will improve your performance... Read More
Most of this recent rally is powered by a few big names. But macro risks aside, I’m excited to see what the second half of the year brings... Read More
Most of this recent rally is powered by a few big names. But macro risks aside, I’m excited to see what the second half of the year brings... Read More
