Jimmy Butts is the Chief Investment Strategist for Maximum Profit and Capital Wealth Letter, and a regular contributor to StreetAuthority Insider. Prior to joining StreetAuthority, Jimmy came from the financial services and banking industry where he worked as a Financial Advisor. There he specialized in providing customized retirement solutions for individuals. Jimmy graduated from Boise State University with a degree in business administration and finance. He also spent multiple years studying language, international business and finance in both Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina. At one point he held his series 6, 63, 65 and 26 securities licenses. When he's not combing through financial statements or reading about finance, Jimmy enjoys being outdoors.

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Every quarter when the latest 13-Fs are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), investors are eager to see which stocks the top hedge funds are holding. Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buy anything new? What about Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with more than $160 billion in assets under management? What have they bought or sold? —Recommended Link— Hit This ‘Sweet Spot’ For 9.9% Average Yields While you might be tempted to buy only the highest-yielding dividend stocks… please DON’T. Because research proves that one special group of dividend-payers outperformed all others over a… Read More

Every quarter when the latest 13-Fs are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), investors are eager to see which stocks the top hedge funds are holding. Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buy anything new? What about Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with more than $160 billion in assets under management? What have they bought or sold? —Recommended Link— Hit This ‘Sweet Spot’ For 9.9% Average Yields While you might be tempted to buy only the highest-yielding dividend stocks… please DON’T. Because research proves that one special group of dividend-payers outperformed all others over a period of 87 years. And once you find this dividend “sweet spot” you can earn average yields of 9.9%. I’m talking about a special collection called… Full story… It’s interesting to see what some of the brightest minds in finance are holding, or not holding. News of a “buy” by, say, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) sometimes leads to a small spike in the share price of that company, on the idea that Buffett knows what he’s doing. Conversely, if the Oracle of Omaha decides to cut shares from his portfolio, the sheep often follow, sending shares tumbling. #-ad_banner-#By studying… Read More

We are in the midst of one of the greatest bull markets of all time. But, as the cliche goes, all good things must come to and end. Consistent stock market gains have resulted in complacency among many investors. In my many years of investing and market observation, I have never experienced a bull market like the nearly decade-long one we’re in now. —Recommended Link— Your Best Shot At Triple-Digit Winners In One Comprehensive Report If you ever want a shot at retiring with millions in your account, then you need BIG winners. That’s why THE LIST is our… Read More

We are in the midst of one of the greatest bull markets of all time. But, as the cliche goes, all good things must come to and end. Consistent stock market gains have resulted in complacency among many investors. In my many years of investing and market observation, I have never experienced a bull market like the nearly decade-long one we’re in now. —Recommended Link— Your Best Shot At Triple-Digit Winners In One Comprehensive Report If you ever want a shot at retiring with millions in your account, then you need BIG winners. That’s why THE LIST is our most anticipated report. It’s jam-packed with timely growth picks that likely have huge gains just on the horizon. Click here to see THE LIST now. In my mind, there is no question that the market is way overdue for a sharp plunge — one that doesn’t rebound like the drop we saw earlier this month. A variety of factors could bring the bear market we’re all watching out for. Any number of unexpected events could throw the markets into chaos. No one knows when or how the present bull market will end, but one thing is certain: it will end… Read More

The rumors of the death of U.S. retail were greatly exaggerated. There are good reasons for a retail renaissance. The economy is strong, and unemployment’s low. The consumer is feeling good about the present and optimistic about the future. —Recommended Link— What would YOU do with an extra $3,080 every month for the rest of your life? Never worry about cash again. Be free to live how YOU want… go on a lavish vacation… or build up a college fund for the grandkids–it’s up to you. Get your share here… That explains why total retail spending, according to the… Read More

The rumors of the death of U.S. retail were greatly exaggerated. There are good reasons for a retail renaissance. The economy is strong, and unemployment’s low. The consumer is feeling good about the present and optimistic about the future. —Recommended Link— What would YOU do with an extra $3,080 every month for the rest of your life? Never worry about cash again. Be free to live how YOU want… go on a lavish vacation… or build up a college fund for the grandkids–it’s up to you. Get your share here… That explains why total retail spending, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, has been increasing at the fastest pace in seven years — as illustrated by the chart below. But while some of the brick-and-mortar retailers are definitely feeling better than they used to, several — such as Sears (Nasdaq: SHLD), a shadow of its former self, or the now liquidated Toys-R-Us — have suffered under the load of heavy debt, declining sales, and fierce competition. Redesigned, rethought, and reimagined, others have come back. If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em Several old-school companies have succeeded in combining traditional retailing with at least some elements of… Read More

  The shares of the chip-maker Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD), hurt by the market sell-off and the semiconductor rout, further sold off today after the company’s results and forecast disappointed Wall Street. AMD’s revenue in the just-reported third quarter 2018 (reported Wednesday after the close)… Read More

Stock investors received a painful wake-up call in October. Riding high on bull market-induced complacency, market players were shaken to the core as the major indexes plunged over 4% in a concise period. The plunge came after the S&P 500 booked over 10% gains for 2018 on the back of tax cuts and other fiscal stimulus. —Recommended Link— Create A 10%+ Income Stream For Life We’re sitting on a collection of the safest, most generous monthly payers available. And while $11,200 in dividend checks is a welcome addition to anyone’s income, investors also love racking up capital gains as… Read More

Stock investors received a painful wake-up call in October. Riding high on bull market-induced complacency, market players were shaken to the core as the major indexes plunged over 4% in a concise period. The plunge came after the S&P 500 booked over 10% gains for 2018 on the back of tax cuts and other fiscal stimulus. —Recommended Link— Create A 10%+ Income Stream For Life We’re sitting on a collection of the safest, most generous monthly payers available. And while $11,200 in dividend checks is a welcome addition to anyone’s income, investors also love racking up capital gains as high as 446%. Start generating a 10%+ income stream for life today from these consistent companies. Most investors, as always, wrongly believed that the upward move would last forever. Even corporate tax cuts and a pro-business president could not counteract the 10-year Treasury yield hitting seven-year highs and international tensions sweeping the world. Remember, global stock markets have posted an average 5% negative return in 2018, while the U.S. market remains dramatically higher in comparison. #-ad_banner-#The most important lesson from October’s rout is that markets never go straight up. There are always sharp declines on the way higher. These sell-offs… Read More

I want to start this week by answering the question that’s on everyone’s mind… “What the heck is going on in the market?” To do that, we need to start by looking back. In particular, I want to review the busy-looking chart below. This is a chart of the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) — an exchange-traded fund that tracks the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 index — during the lead up to the dot-com crash. As you can guess, the NASDAQ 100 was at the center of the bubble in 1999. The vertical red line marks the day… Read More

I want to start this week by answering the question that’s on everyone’s mind… “What the heck is going on in the market?” To do that, we need to start by looking back. In particular, I want to review the busy-looking chart below. This is a chart of the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) — an exchange-traded fund that tracks the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 index — during the lead up to the dot-com crash. As you can guess, the NASDAQ 100 was at the center of the bubble in 1999. The vertical red line marks the day when QQQ topped out following a huge run that saw the price climb about 150% in the previous 12 months. In hindsight, that overall 150% gain is what we remember. But in real time, it was difficult to hold stocks, even as prices soared. —Recommended Link— Create A 10%+ Income Stream For Life We’re sitting on a collection of the safest, most generous monthly payers available. And while $11,200 in dividend checks is a welcome addition to anyone’s income, investors also love racking up capital gains as high as 446%. Start generating a 10%+ income stream for life today… Read More

With the recent bout of volatility in global stocks it’s a good time to check in to see where your favorite stocks stand according to the Maximum Profit system. As a quick refresher for those of you who might be new to this…… Read More

Investors are facing increased volatility and higher interest rates. And while the volatility will eventually dissipate, higher interest rates are a longer term burden on the economy. In fact, bond investors are facing a bleak future of rising rates and lower prices. —Recommended Link— Hearing Is Believing… 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… Read More

Investors are facing increased volatility and higher interest rates. And while the volatility will eventually dissipate, higher interest rates are a longer term burden on the economy. In fact, bond investors are facing a bleak future of rising rates and lower prices. —Recommended Link— Hearing Is Believing… 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… For equity investors looking to mitigate portfolio risk, a move to quality is the safe play. Equity investors should be looking to unload high-risk growth stocks in favor of stocks selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. But finding value stocks after a decade-long bull run is no easy task. Many stocks trade at the high end of their normal price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Unfortunately, earnings are more likely than not to moderate going forward as higher rates slow the economy. Adding insult to injury, higher rates make it more difficult for… Read More