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
During the past year, exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors have welcomed a plethora of new funds to the marketplace. These new funds cover everything from municipal bonds to emerging market financials. But one of the most intriguing of this latest batch is a fund that… Read More
Back in 2003, my wife accidentally let a trivial $300 medical bill go unpaid. It wasn’t disputed, the hospital just never bothered to send her the bill. And for the next seven years, we thought nothing of it. Two months ago we bought a house, and that… Read More
I’m not much of a country music fan. But I’ve always liked David Allan Coe’s rendition of You Never Even Called Me By My Name. As the lyrics tell us, the song was written by the late, great Steve Goodman, who considered it the perfect Country & Western song. Read More
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) world remains abuzz with activity on the new launch and product development fronts. Money managers like Pimco that have recently dipped their toes into the ETF waters with… Read More
During my days as a financial advisor years ago, I once visited a client with a real conundrum. Apparently, she had been working to get her financial affairs in order after a divorce. The good news is that while combing through some file folders, she came across… Read More
First quarter earnings season is now in full swing. That means not a day will go by without investors getting bombarded with the latest financial report cards from companies around the world — or the endless chatter that accompanies them. Read More
Back in August 2009, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) unveiled plans to acquire Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL) in a $4 billion cash/stock transaction. The deal valued Marvel at approximately $50 per share, a +30% premium to the $38.65 it fetched before the deal was announced. Marvel shareholders… Read More
Could Thomas Hoenig have a real impact on your portfolio? You bet he could. He only has one voice — but it’s a highly influential one. In fact, the last time he had spoke in public on April 7th, the Dow backpedaled 70 points… Read More
Personally, I’m not much of a racing fan. But I’m probably in the minority in my neck of the woods (Louisiana). Nationwide, there are millions of avid fans glued to every race — particularly the high-profile NASCAR Sprint Cup events. Last year, the Daytona 500 drew a… Read More
In last month’s ETF Authority newsletter, I shared the news with readers that more than 60 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched during the past three months. That means issuers are pumping out nearly one new fund every trading day. As you can see… Read More
