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
Would you pay $2.14 for a gallon of gas? I know I would. According to AAA, the nationwide average for a gallon of gasoline is $3.80… Diesel is even more expensive at $4.06. Yet despite high fuel costs across the country, a select group… Read More
No less a sage than Warren Buffett has taught us to be greedy when others are fearful and vice-versa. That’s true for almost any stock. But it’s particularly good advice for commodities investors. A retailer like Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) or a consumer products vendor such as Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) might… Read More
With new technologies like hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling unlocking natural gas from shale basins that were previously inaccessible, gas prices have plummeted over the past few years. Since 2008, the price of gas has fallen from a high above $13 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) to today’s price of… Read More
On July 19, I told you about one of the biggest opportunities in commodities since 1997. If you missed my analysis, the point was simple: Aluminum hasn’t been this attractively priced in more than 15 years. But aluminum’s depressed price levels aren’t the only… Read More
If you want to be successful in the stock market, then sometimes you must think like a contrarian. I’ve spent 15 years in the investment industry. In that time, I’ve seen many investors struggle… Read More
It’s abundant, it’s cheap, and it’s found just about everywhere… It accounts for about 40% of the planet’s electricity usage — more than natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar and geothermal combined. It’s the world’s most preferred fuel for electricity generation, and people hate it…… Read More
A few weeks ago, I bought four ounces of gold for $1,000. I didn’t go to a coin store, get some special deal, or use some “insider” secret… In fact, you can get the exact same deal I got. Let me explain… #-ad_banner-#IFor the past several months, the U.S. dollar… Read More
The naysayers about the natural gas revolution are flat wrong. And they’re especially wrong about one of the most important companies in this space. Those with the guts to call them out and invest in the natural gas revolution stand to make a killing. Read More
It is one of the most important industrial metals of the last 50 years… In fact, this metal is so central to our economy that JP Morgan has singled it out as one of the five key commodities for the 21st… Read More
I’ve found a situation that would make any business owner salivate… Trust me, it doesn’t happen often. Cutthroat competition and other factors usually prevent it. But when an opportunity like this arises, companies (and their stockholders) can rake in extraordinary gains while it lasts. Read More