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
I know what you’re thinking… But this isn’t another article predicting which parts of the healthcare sector will be the most barren (or fertile) once the reform bill shakes out. There are plenty out there already — and each of our StreetAuthority editors has already chimed in with a few… Read More
It’s no secret that share price appreciation goes hand-in-hand with earnings growth. If only it were that simple. Screening for companies with the strongest outlooks will only get you so… Read More
You probably know the name Bill Miller. Aside from Warren Buffett, he might be the closest thing the investment world has to a rock star. Every year, millions of investors set out with one goal in mind: to outperform the S&P 500. Miller’s Legg Mason Value Trust… Read More
Most businesses hate to see rising interest rates. Higher rates make it more expensive to borrow money. Not every business though. This company welcomes and profits from increases in interest rates. Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX) collects payroll for its clients’ employees, and sits on the money for a… Read More
As a self-confirmed needle-phobe, I try not to glance at those opaque bins in the doctor’s office that are full of used syringes and other such instruments. But looking in the other direction doesn’t change the fact that healthcare facilities go through a mountain of “sharps” every single day. Read More
Investors with a stake in this overlooked land don’t mind the lack of publicity. While it may be a small country of less than 17 million people, its equity market packs quite a punch. In fact, it has posted a stunning return of +3,014% since 1989. That 30-fold increase would… Read More
Investors have suffered through 14 bear market plunges in the post-WWII era. Fortunately, those declines have been followed by 14 bull markets. The bounce-backs are typically far more powerful, but predicting the inflection points… Read More
The vast majority of investors regret not having bought Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) or Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) 20 years ago, long before they became the behemoths they are today. Consider this, though: Many investors in 20 years from now will probably look back at the opportunities available in today’s market with… Read More
It’s become an annual tradition among the research staff of Market Advisor — StreetAuthority’s longest-running publication. Every December, through phone calls, emails, and meetings — heck, everything short of smoke signals — the office is abuzz with chatter. You see, December is when… Read More
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and I suppose that’s just as true in the financial world as anywhere else. For most, the Fed‘s unprecedented string of stimulative rate cuts couldn’t have been better timed. Read More
