Nathan Slaughter

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

Rapid gains are either the signal that a reversal is near... or a signal that there is a strong "up" move underway. But the question is — which signal are we looking at right now? Read More

Rapid gains are either the signal that a reversal is near... or a signal that there is a strong "up" move underway. But the question is — which signal are we looking at right now? Read More

There’s an academic paper that’s getting a lot of attention. Why? Because the implications are serious -- for interest rates and the very definition of value investing. Read More

There’s an academic paper that’s getting a lot of attention. Why? Because the implications are serious -- for interest rates and the very definition of value investing. Read More

Part of my mandate as Chief Investment Strategist of High-Yield Investing is to find stocks that will put more cash in your pocket. It’s that simple. And as the end of another month approaches, that means it’s time for my monthly check-in on companies that are likely to do just that… If you’re new to this, here’s how it works… In each issue of my premium newsletter, I scan the market for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. We also highlight noteworthy special distributions on the horizon. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and… Read More

Part of my mandate as Chief Investment Strategist of High-Yield Investing is to find stocks that will put more cash in your pocket. It’s that simple. And as the end of another month approaches, that means it’s time for my monthly check-in on companies that are likely to do just that… If you’re new to this, here’s how it works… In each issue of my premium newsletter, I scan the market for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. We also highlight noteworthy special distributions on the horizon. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and reliable dividend-payers that have been steadily growing payouts for a decade or more. I flag these stocks first for my premium readers. Then, I share them with the public. It’s that simple. If you’re looking for potential portfolio additions to research further, I can’t think of a better place to start. So without further delay, here’s what I’ve found this month… 3 Upcoming Dividend Hikes 1. Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) – Amgen is a leading global biotech developer with special expertise in cancer research and renal failure (kidney disease) treatments. Its biggest blockbuster is the anti-inflammatory drug Enbrel. This is used… Read More