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

Over at High-Yield Investing, it’s one of the biggest winners we’ve had in years. And now, it’s time to take some profits off of the table. Not because I’m bearish on the company, necessarily… But in this market, with uncertainty and volatility are both high, I don’t want to see our profits evaporate. Let me explain… If you’ve been following along for a while, then you know I’ve been bullish on the oil & gas sector dating back to the onset of the Covid pandemic. I initially recommended ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) to my premium subscribers during the depths of the… Read More

Over at High-Yield Investing, it’s one of the biggest winners we’ve had in years. And now, it’s time to take some profits off of the table. Not because I’m bearish on the company, necessarily… But in this market, with uncertainty and volatility are both high, I don’t want to see our profits evaporate. Let me explain… If you’ve been following along for a while, then you know I’ve been bullish on the oil & gas sector dating back to the onset of the Covid pandemic. I initially recommended ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) to my premium subscribers during the depths of the Covid lockdowns a little over two years ago. The shares, which were trading in the mid-twenties at the time, have ridden the sharp rebound in crude prices — quadrupling to a recent peak of $107. I’ve also mentioned COP several times to my non-premium readers. I first used it as an example of why it often pays to zig when everyone else is zagging. Remember, oil prices dipped into negative territory back then… But I’ve also cited it several times since then when explaining my overall bullishness on energy. Regardless, our timing on this pick was perfect. Along the way,… Read More

Editor’s Note: Since we moved out to the country, we’re growing accustomed to doing things a little differently. One difference is that our area is filled with mom-and-pop retailers. And aside from the friendlier attitudes you’ll get compared to the big city, another welcome surprise is that when you’re doing… Read More