Amber Hestla

Amber Hestla is Lead Investment Strategist behind Profitable Trading's Income Trader, Profit Amplifier and Maximum Income. She specializes in generating income using options strategies that minimize risk by applying skills she learned on military deployments and intelligence training to the markets.

While deployed overseas with the military, Amber learned the importance of analyzing data to forecast what is likely to happen in the future, a skill she now applies to financial markets. Prior to that, Amber studied risk management working undercover. While risk management is no longer a matter of life and death, she believes it is the most important factor in long-term trading success.

And although she makes her living in the markets, she continues to study the markets and trading daily. Her writing has been featured in trading magazines including the Market Technicians Association newsletter, Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities and Stocks, Futures and Options in the United States, and Shares, a weekly trading magazine published in the United Kingdom.

Analyst Articles

Last week, I told you about Hetty Green, otherwise known as the Witch of Wall Street, and the approach she took to building a a fortune estimated at $100 million to $200 million more than 100 years ago (equivalent to $2.25 billion to $4.5 billion in 2018 dollars). —Recommended Link— U.S. Army Invests in Real-Life Spiderman Suit (Not Kidding) It’s like something straight out of science-fiction… According to our research, the U.S. Army has invested in a small biotech company with a breakthrough technology using the DNA of spiders. We’re not kidding. Not only could it change the future… Read More

Last week, I told you about Hetty Green, otherwise known as the Witch of Wall Street, and the approach she took to building a a fortune estimated at $100 million to $200 million more than 100 years ago (equivalent to $2.25 billion to $4.5 billion in 2018 dollars). —Recommended Link— U.S. Army Invests in Real-Life Spiderman Suit (Not Kidding) It’s like something straight out of science-fiction… According to our research, the U.S. Army has invested in a small biotech company with a breakthrough technology using the DNA of spiders. We’re not kidding. Not only could it change the future of warfare — it has a host of unique properties that could lead to a range of applications, allowing early investors to strike it rich. To get all the fascinating details, go here. (If you missed that piece, you can read it here.) If Hetty were looking at today’s market, I’m certain she would be buying Honda Motor (NYSE: HMC). I’m sure you are familiar with Honda. It’s a Japanese automaker, which means its business could be threatened by a potential trade war. #-ad_banner-#I looked beyond all of that and simply considered the value of the company. My question was,… Read More

Stocks of the largest companies boomed last year with the S&P 500 posting a 19% return versus just 12.5% for small cap peers in the Russell 2000 Index. The phenomenon surprised most analysts as shares of smaller companies generally outperform during periods of economic growth and low volatility. —Recommended Link— Exclusive Access To The ‘Nest Egg Multiplier’ Did you know that no matter how big your nest egg is today…the odds of your grandchildren seeing a dime of inheritance is less than 10%?  We’ve uncovered the solution to the 3rd generation curse–introducing our new Legacy Assets Portfolio. This collection… Read More

Stocks of the largest companies boomed last year with the S&P 500 posting a 19% return versus just 12.5% for small cap peers in the Russell 2000 Index. The phenomenon surprised most analysts as shares of smaller companies generally outperform during periods of economic growth and low volatility. —Recommended Link— Exclusive Access To The ‘Nest Egg Multiplier’ Did you know that no matter how big your nest egg is today…the odds of your grandchildren seeing a dime of inheritance is less than 10%?  We’ve uncovered the solution to the 3rd generation curse–introducing our new Legacy Assets Portfolio. This collection of battle-hardened stocks is proven to generate income hand over fist… no matter what the market throws at it. It’s returned 45% gains to investors in just the past two years and turned every 50k into better than $100,000 in the last five. Click here to discover the recession-proof Legacy Assets your grandkids will thank you for. Small cap stocks are reasserting their leadership though, and data points to a very good outlook for companies in the Russell 2000. The index of companies with market cap under $5 billion has climbed 10.7% so far in 2018 versus just 6.5% for… Read More

  Two of our portfolio’s recent additions, cloud companies Cloudera (Nasdaq: CLDR) and Zscaler (Nasdaq: ZS), are on the move today after reporting strong earnings after the close Wednesday. Zscaler is down some 8% despite reporting a good fiscal fourth quarter and guiding higher for the… Read More

The breakout that I’ve been telling my Profit Amplifier readers about recently has held. —Recommended Link— Just Released… THE LIST: Top 7 Growth Stocks To Buy Now Our annual research has produced winners of 310%, 452%, and even 569% in years past. Last year’s picks are beating the S&P 500 3-to-1. And this year’s report could be the most profitable yet… If you’re tired of paltry gains, then this could be the most important thing you read all year. Click here to see it. Specifically, I noted that from a technical perspective, the S&P was poised to breakout of… Read More

The breakout that I’ve been telling my Profit Amplifier readers about recently has held. —Recommended Link— Just Released… THE LIST: Top 7 Growth Stocks To Buy Now Our annual research has produced winners of 310%, 452%, and even 569% in years past. Last year’s picks are beating the S&P 500 3-to-1. And this year’s report could be the most profitable yet… If you’re tired of paltry gains, then this could be the most important thing you read all year. Click here to see it. Specifically, I noted that from a technical perspective, the S&P was poised to breakout of near-term resistance around 2,860. I also said that things could really get running if we see a close (for at least two days) above index’s recent intraday high of 2,873. Well, that’s happened now. This means that, barring any geopolitical catastrophe or natural disaster, the markets are establishing their next “leg up” — and the path of least resistance should be higher. The 2,873 level in the S&P 500, formerly resistance, will now become support. And the same patterns can be seen in the Dow Jones Industrials and even the Nasdaq. As it stands now, stocks are looking… Read More

After the Crash of 1929 and during the depths of the Great Depression, the federal government went about cleaning up the mess. And it was a big mess. With the popping of a decade-long stock speculation bubble came an economic downturn that shrunk the nation’s GDP by 47% and forced 25% of the American workforce into unemployment. By 1933, 11,000 of the country’s 25,000 banks had disappeared. —Recommended Link— You May Not Like Hearing This… Everyone knows that Social Security is in bad shape. But most people don’t realize just how desperate the situation is… to fix Social Security… Read More

After the Crash of 1929 and during the depths of the Great Depression, the federal government went about cleaning up the mess. And it was a big mess. With the popping of a decade-long stock speculation bubble came an economic downturn that shrunk the nation’s GDP by 47% and forced 25% of the American workforce into unemployment. By 1933, 11,000 of the country’s 25,000 banks had disappeared. —Recommended Link— You May Not Like Hearing This… Everyone knows that Social Security is in bad shape. But most people don’t realize just how desperate the situation is… to fix Social Security benefits have to be cut by 22% immediately. Or payroll taxes have to jump by 32%. So you’re facing pain whether you’re working OR retired. But there’s a way out. A program that can pay you $40,653 per year for the rest of your life. And it has nothing to do with the government. Check it out here. Deputized by FDR’s New Deal, Congress went about repairing the damage by installing regulation where, prior to the crash, there had been little to none. In 1933, the Securities Act and the Glass-Steagall Act set about to supervise financial markets and banking. Read More

Few events destroy as much shareholder value as when a company cuts its dividend. Management plans years ahead when setting the dividend payment because of the disastrous signal it sends when cash comes up short. —Recommended Link— Can You Say This About Your Investment Strategy? One simple strategy is helping folks enjoy retirement more. In fact, the $2,194 Annie from Nevada makes with this method covers all her monthly expenses. The $1,100 that Gordon from California earns makes life easier each month. And Curtis of Washington State puts the $4,200 he collects monthly toward home improvements. Discover the strategy… Read More

Few events destroy as much shareholder value as when a company cuts its dividend. Management plans years ahead when setting the dividend payment because of the disastrous signal it sends when cash comes up short. —Recommended Link— Can You Say This About Your Investment Strategy? One simple strategy is helping folks enjoy retirement more. In fact, the $2,194 Annie from Nevada makes with this method covers all her monthly expenses. The $1,100 that Gordon from California earns makes life easier each month. And Curtis of Washington State puts the $4,200 he collects monthly toward home improvements. Discover the strategy that can enrich your life, too… Sometimes though, a cut in cash return is inevitable. Shares of General Electric (NYSE: GE) were already down 37% to its November 2017 earnings announcement when management halved the dividend. The iconic industrial company had only cut its dividend twice before in 100 years. #-ad_banner-#The shares dropped more than 10% on the announcement and are down another 50% from before the dividend was cut. For Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: TEVA), shares had been falling for a full year when rumors started circling that the dividend would have to be cut. The stock plunged on July… Read More

Price momentum and value investing are usually on opposite ends of the spectrum. Traditionally, value investors look for stocks whose share price has been beaten down, while momentum investors generally seek to buy new highs. —Recommended Link— Life Saving Drug In Phase 3 Trials — FDA Fast Track Our experts have uncovered a small pharmaceutical company with a life-saving drug that virtually cures the deadliest food allergy on the planet. It’s so important that the FDA has given it Fast Track Designation to speed up the review process. We’re talking about a triple-digit opportunity — but only if you… Read More

Price momentum and value investing are usually on opposite ends of the spectrum. Traditionally, value investors look for stocks whose share price has been beaten down, while momentum investors generally seek to buy new highs. —Recommended Link— Life Saving Drug In Phase 3 Trials — FDA Fast Track Our experts have uncovered a small pharmaceutical company with a life-saving drug that virtually cures the deadliest food allergy on the planet. It’s so important that the FDA has given it Fast Track Designation to speed up the review process. We’re talking about a triple-digit opportunity — but only if you act quickly.  Good news could break any day and send the stock soaring!  Click here to see why this is the best chance at triple digit gains we’ve seen in a long time. However, the traditional way of doing things is usually not the optimal strategy in the stock market. Consistently winning investors understand that value and momentum are not mutually exclusive. Momentum does not mean new highs, and value stocks are not always trading at their lows. Winning stocks often exhibit strong characteristics of both price momentum and value. In fact, this combination is a compelling way to locate… Read More

As the founder and publisher of StreetAuthority, it’s in my interest – not to mention yours – that I employ only the best stock market strategists across a variety of investment strategies. Whether it’s Nathan Slaughter on income stocks, Jimmy Butts on momentum investing,… Read More

A good company is a well-managed one, period. That’s really all you need to know. Examples of well-managed companies are legion. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) is among the best. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is another. IBM (NYSE: IBM) and 3M (NYSE:… Read More