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

One Of My Biggest Winners Just Announced A Bold New Policy…

Nathan Slaughter
February 16, 2022

In an earlier article, I discussed an emerging trend that should make income investors take notice. In short, it has to do with the way companies pay dividends — particularly in the resources and energy sectors. It’s called a variable return of capital (VROC), and it works like it sounds. Rather than peg their dividend at a fixed rate and praying that the price of the commodity the company is reliant on producing doesn’t crater, more companies are moving to a payment based on operating results and cash flow. As I explained earlier, dividend policies like this are… Read More

In an earlier article, I discussed an emerging trend that should make income investors take notice. In short, it has to do with the way companies pay dividends — particularly in the resources and energy sectors. It’s called a variable return of capital (VROC), and it works like it sounds. Rather than peg their dividend at a fixed rate and praying that the price of the commodity the company is reliant on producing doesn’t crater, more companies are moving to a payment based on operating results and cash flow. As I explained earlier, dividend policies like this are common in Europe, but haven’t really caught on here in the U.S. until recently. Sure, it’s nice to know exactly what kind of payment you’re going to get every 90 days. But sometimes the business cycle has other plans — especially the energy sector (or any other commodity for that matter). Fortunately, one of our big winners over at High-Yield Investing recently implemented a policy that strikes a balance between the two approaches. The result: investors will enjoy a reliable, stable dividend while being rewarded in up cycles with an extra bonus. What’s not to like about that? The… Read More