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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
Investors were treated to a rude awakening on Monday, as the market took a bearish turn. The culprit: a Chinese company by the name of Evergrande Group (OTC: EGRNF). If you haven’t heard the name before, you likely have now. The company is the second-largest property developer in the world,… Read More
I'm focused on safety in this volatile market. If you find yourself in that camp, then you could consider a stock like this... Read More
I'm focused on safety in this volatile market. If you find yourself in that camp, then you could consider a stock like this... Read More
The S&P has remained above this important trendline for 219 days, but may close below. But this is not a reason to panic. Here's why... Read More
The S&P has remained above this important trendline for 219 days, but may close below. But this is not a reason to panic. Here's why... Read More
It's time for our check-in on companies that are likely to raise dividends in the next month. Read on for details... Read More
It's time for our check-in on companies that are likely to raise dividends in the next month. Read on for details... Read More
While my projection about a pullback looks like it was correct, we shouldn’t get too far ahead of ourselves. Here's why... Read More
While my projection about a pullback looks like it was correct, we shouldn’t get too far ahead of ourselves. Here's why... Read More
It was a tough day in the markets as all three major indexes sold off heavily. The Dow Jones shed more than 600 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing down 1.7% and 2.2% on the day, respectively. Despite the turmoil, only one stock (so far) in our… Read More
This indicator has a strong history of telling us when to be cautious, and it just recently flashed two bearish signals... Read More
This indicator has a strong history of telling us when to be cautious, and it just recently flashed two bearish signals... Read More
If you spend enough time in the markets, you’ll notice that everyone has a favorite indicator. Perhaps you even have a favorite or two of your own… I’m always a little skeptical when someone tells me they have one that’s “foolproof” or infallible, and some I find to be more… Read More
The investment world is filled with big personalities and big egos. You become even more aware of this narcissism after something drastic happens like a market correction or a full-blown bear market.
This is when the permabears hop up on their soapbox and tell everyone that they were "right," and they saw this coming... Read More
Analysts rarely issue "sell" ratings, and that presents a challenge. Fortunately, there's a way to protect yourself while still profiting... Read More
Analysts rarely issue "sell" ratings, and that presents a challenge. Fortunately, there's a way to protect yourself while still profiting... Read More
