David Sterman has worked as an investment analyst for nearly two decades. He started his Wall Street career in equity research at Smith Barney, culminating in a position as Senior Analyst covering European banks. While at Smith Barney, he learned of all the tricks used by Wall Street to steer the best advice to their top clients and their own trading desk.
David has also served as Managing Editor at TheStreet.com and Director of Research at Individual Investor. In addition, David worked as Director of Research for Jesup & Lamont Securities. David has made numerous media appearances over the years, primarily on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and has a master's degree in management from Georgia Tech.
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Analyst Articles
An investing maxim, when turned on its head, can still be true. In decades past, investors were told that you “can’t fight the Fed,” which meant that when the Federal Reserve was boosting interest rates, markets would… Read More
There are two sides to every options trade since there is always a buyer and a seller in every market transaction. On options trades, the seller is said to be writing an option, and from the writer’s… Read More
For many years now, environmentalists have been dreaming of a so-called “smart grid” that will better manage electricity consumption. A smart-grid would help utility companies gather energy-consumption information and use it to improve efficiency, spending and sustentability of electricity. Also for years, wireless communication… Read More
We surely live in uncertain times. The market continues its impressive multi-year rebound in hopes of an ever-firming economy, yet there are still enough headwinds in place that might bring the rally to a halt. In effect,… Read More
As readers of Top 10 Stocks already know, Chief Strategist Paul Tracy recently handed over the reins to Elliott Gue, one of the most widely followed investing strategists in the United States. Why the change? During the past… Read More
There was a time when real estate was out of reach for the small investor. Back in President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s era, policymakers in Washington noted a clear conundrum. A real estate boom was under way, but most small investors were missing out. It… Read More
If you’re thinking of stashing your money in gold, think again. The yellow metal has enjoyed a nice run, posting gains for 12 years running. And it may extend that streak in 2013, particularly if inflation heats… Read More
A put is an option contract that gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell 100 shares of the underlying… Read More
Ask any economist about the future of America and you will likely get a sobering answer. Data on exports and imports for the month of November 2012 showed the United States bought $231.3 billion of goods from foreign sources and exported only $182.6 billion… Read More
With the market moving ever higher, investors are “moving out on the risk curve.” This means the positive price action is beginning to spread to more speculative stocks — small-… Read More