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
With new technologies like hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling unlocking natural gas from shale basins that were previously inaccessible, gas prices have plummeted in the past few years. Since 2008, the price of gas has fallen from a high above $13 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) to today’s price of… Read More
Value investors use a number of filters to identify stocks that have the potential to deliver big gains. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio are among the most popular tools. Low ratios are used… Read More
When I bought a new vehicle last year, it arrived with a free six-month trial to Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), the commercial-free satellite radio provider. I was skeptical, but took advantage of the trial — after all, it wasn’t costing me anything. But with dozens of free, local radio… Read More
I like buying small-cap stocks because of their upside potential, volatility and ability to maximize my investment.#-ad_banner-# Typically, small caps are any public… Read More
It might be one of the most controversial statements I’ve ever made. You aren’t likely to hear anyone else say it, as it goes against one of investors’ longest-held beliefs.#-ad_banner-# I think diversification actually hurts your returns. Read More
Some of the best investment opportunities happen when pessimism is high. And right now, there is an unusual amount of pessimism hanging over third-quarter earnings season.#-ad_banner-# That’s because for the first time in three years, total S&P 500… Read More
“Junk Bonds? Didn’t those risky things go the way of the DeLorean, Gordon Gecko and Michael Milken back in the 1980s?” That snarky question was recently asked my trading partner during a recent conversation about long-term investments.#-ad_banner-# It’s true that junk bonds are considered… Read More
The current stock market looks vulnerable to further selling right now, but in such an uncertain market, long positions are needed to capture potential gains if stocks should rise. However, risk should be carefully considered before entering any trade.#-ad_banner-# Low-priced, small-cap stocks… Read More
If you were in a room of investors this past spring and told them that natural gas prices would soon stage a stunning rebound, then you would have been laughed out of the room. After all, the country was facing a major gas glut that within just a few months… Read More
Since the market crash of 2008, many investors have understandably become more conservative and have turned to safer alternatives — bonds, metals, real estate, blue-chip… Read More
