Tim Begany is an experienced investor and financial journalist who has written about many financial topics including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, international/emerging markets, retirement and insurance. He worked at several financial planning and investment advisory firms, where he participated in the development and management of stock, bond, and mutual fund portfolios and helped clients with comprehensive financial planning.
His education includes a bachelor's degree in business administration and the Certified Financial Planner curriculum. He holds a Series 65 investment consultant license.
Analyst Articles
In my experience, the investments we regret most are the ones we never made. For example, I wish I’d purchased shares of Starbucks Corp. (Nasdaq: SBUX) when the time was right, but I didn’t. As a result, I’ve missed out on returns of 16%… Read More
After falling 6% in August and another 7% in September, the pall lifted over the market and the S&P 500 managed to rebound nearly 10% in October. Many stocks have ridden this upturning wave to surge two or three times this amount. But… Read More
There are several tenets to dividend-investing that income seekers should remember when stock-picking. First and foremost, does the stock in question have any red flags that could mean a dividend reduction or suspension is… Read More
At first blush, video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME) looks like a great value stock. The company has been buying back huge amounts of stock, its shares trade for less than 10 times trailing… Read More
The nail-biting price volatility of the stock market shows no sign of easing anytime soon. Triple-digit price swings are occurring practically on a daily basis. Since August and through mid-October, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has moved up or down more than 100 basis… Read More
As an income investor, the dividend yields are tempting. I’ve found yields of 14.3%… 15.1%… and even 19.6%. Annual yields that high almost sound too good to be true, but the securities offering them are a proven investment. The businesses behind… Read More
Every investor knows diversification is crucial in order to maintain a successful portfolio. And in times like these, with the U.S. economy on a sluggish growth path, it really pays to invest in foreign markets. Read More
Here at StreetAuthority, we’re constantly searching for fresh investment ideas from which you can profit. But sometimes, it’s the ideas we’ve already discussed in the past that should continue to command your attention. With earnings season in full… Read More
Energy stocks are often wickedly volatile, especially now with all the uncertainty about the economy. Still, long-term returns may be enormous for those with enough patience to ride out the rough patches. A fine example of this is the stock of oil giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:… Read More
When it comes to commodities, there are two factors that dictate prices. The first factor is the underlying demand for the commodity, which can exceed or lag relative supply. The second factor is the technical picture, which is in focus for global investment-bank desks,… Read More
