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
A little more than a week ago, I told you about a striking discovery that caught us a little off guard. Of the 21 best-performing income stocks of the past decade, 12 of them — 57% — come from the energy sector. (You can visit this link… Read More
Insiders and directors of LinkedIn (Nasdaq: LNKD) have to be pleased with how their stock has performed since going public in May. A solid 64% gain in the past six months (while the Nasdaq has shed 7%) makes it one of the best performing… Read More
A regular scan of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings by corporate insiders can point the way to great investment opportunities. These officers and directors use their own funds to snap up their company’s stock on the open… Read More
There’s growing evidence that the decades of cheap oil are over. Despite the weak economy, oil prices have remained high and are now around $100 a barrel, up 22% from just a year ago. In addition, demand from… Read More
If every year brings a fresh theme for investors, then 2011 will surely go down as the year cash-rich companies spent a lot more money buying back their own stock. In past periods of slow economic growth, companies deployed their cash to make deals in order to… Read More
“Insurance is sold, not bought.” This old saying may be true from the consumer side. From the shrewd investor’s point of view, however, it’s an entirely different story. Legendary value investor Shelby Cullom Davis, for instance turned $50,000 into a fortune of $800 million dollars by buying… Read More
If you’re looking for a steady direction in these markets, then forget it. One day the news is great. Europe inked a deal, the U.S. economy is growing and jobs are being added. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edges toward its… Read More
If you consider yourself a “gold bug,” then you may think it’s a good time to invest in the biggest gold-producing companies, since gold and large-cap stocks are popular safe havens in uncertain times like these. But when it comes to gold stocks, assuming… Read More
It’s no secret that small-cap and micro-cap stocks really take it on the chin when investors grow skittish. A 5% or 10% drop in the broader market can lead to even deeper hits for these riskier stocks. The converse is also true: When… Read More
I spent this past week doing due diligence on a company that a number of subscribers asked about in my recent "Ask Amy" survey. Here's why I was impressed with what I discovered. Read More
