Brad Briggs is the Editorial Director of StreetAuthority. A veteran of the financial publishing industry, Brad manages the team of writers and editors responsible for our premium newsletters, free newsletters, and website. He formerly co-wrote our Maximum Profit premium newsletter and manages our premium subscribers-only newsletter, StreetAuthority Insider.
Brad bought his first stock in high school and has been hooked ever since. After graduating early from college, success in the market enabled him to pay off his student loans and buy his first house. And although he has experience in everything from momentum investing to options, one of his proudest investing accomplishments has been buying and holding on to Apple since 2014.
Brad believes that successful investing doesn't have to be complicated and that anyone can achieve financial independence regardless of background. As Editorial Director, Brad makes it his mission to demystify the world of investing for a wide audience. His writing has been featured in outlets like Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, and MSN Money, among others.
An experienced powerlifter, Brad spends his time renovating and working on his property in Texas and tending to cattle when not following the market.
Analyst Articles
If you spend a decent amount of time following the markets (and the financial media), it can sometimes feel like trying to drink from a firehose. That’s the price of admission in the Information Age. But what do we make of all this information? How do we keep our focus… Read More
You don't have to be a billionaire investing guru to benefit from using this strategy -- you just have to act like one... Read More
You don't have to be a billionaire investing guru to benefit from using this strategy -- you just have to act like one... Read More
Did you know that Warren Buffett has used a special strategy that gives him the chance to buy high-quality stocks for less than the current market price? Even more amazing, if the tool “fails” to get him a bargain, it will pay him cash for his trouble anyway. We’re not… Read More
Amid ongoing fears of a banking crisis, Jerome Powell and Co. have opted to stay the course. There will be no pause in rate hikes, at least for now. The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point hike (or 25 basis points) in interest rates Wednesday afternoon. That brings the federal funds… Read More
One question we often get is what to do when the next big market crash comes. Here are six tips to help you survive and come out ahead... Read More
One question we often get is what to do when the next big market crash comes. Here are six tips to help you survive and come out ahead... Read More
We witnessed a case study in how human behavior and emotions drive markets this week. Let’s start with a story… Early Monday morning (March 13) I got a frantic text from my mother-in-law. She very rarely texts me. It read: “We are hearing a lot of noise about banks… will… Read More
Nathan and I talk about the latest on SVB, the Fed, a big “generational shift”, and one high-yield pick he likes right now. Learn more... Read More
Nathan and I talk about the latest on SVB, the Fed, a big “generational shift”, and one high-yield pick he likes right now. Learn more... Read More
Starting to feel those market jitters yet? You’re not alone. In just a few days, we’ve seen two major bank failures. And another one could be on its way. (We’re looking at you, Credit Suisse.) Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine rages on. Volatility is spiking. Investors are fleeing to safety. Read More
Today, I’d like to briefly summarize behavioral finance and discuss some key concepts can help you become a better investor. Learn more... Read More
Today, I’d like to briefly summarize behavioral finance and discuss some key concepts can help you become a better investor. Learn more... Read More
When it comes to investing, most people believe that rational decision-making leads to the best results. Sounds good in theory. In practice, however, the reality is far from this ideal scenario. The truth is, human emotions, biases, and decision-making processes play a significant role in our investing approach. This is… Read More
