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
Last week, I told you about Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (NYSE: CHKR) — a royalty trust paying a double-digit yield. Royalty trusts boast some of the highest yields on the market… Read More
The stock market is making things awfully uncomfortable for short sellers. The S&P 500 rose 11% in the fourth quarter of 2011, and is up another 5% this month. That mini-rally has pushed up a number of heavily-shorted stocks, and if history is… Read More
High dividend stocks can be terrific investments that provide income and growth potential, however, investors must be careful to avoid “dividend traps” — stocks that offer enticing high yields, but lack the fundamentals to maintain their… Read More
I've found four strong companies that have done extremely well in the market, both of late and over the long term. Read More
It’s a sure sign of optimism when investors finally respond to obvious deep-value plays. In early December, I lamented that the herd was ignoring a favorable legal verdict and robust balance sheet in support of memory chip maker Micron Technology (NYSE: MU). Read More
In discussing the retail sector, I’m constantly reminded of Einstein’s classic definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. This is especially applicable to consumer-electronics retailers. Historically, many of the names were typically regional players (The Wiz, Rex, CAMPO, Crazy Eddie are… Read More
For the second time in 20 years, companies are reaping the benefits of an economic scare. Back in the early 1990s, they shed costs in the face of uncertain business conditions. Hundreds of large companies deployed the phrase “corporate restructuring.” The downsizing, especially in terms of staff, ultimately led to… Read More
One of the most common mistakes income investors make is to look solely at yields. With the current yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury Bond barely over 2% and most bank deposits earning… Read More
When it comes to global stock-market performance, strategists often speak of “decoupling,” which means the smaller but faster-growing economies in emerging markets have grown to the point that they are no longer beholden to investor sentiment about… Read More
Many of the big U.S. banks have already reported their financial results for 2011. The overall reports were quite impressive, considering that just three years ago there were major concerns that a number of them wouldn’t be able to survive the credit crisis. The recent financial reports… Read More
