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
Well, it finally happened. Omicron decided to make a visit to our house after the holidays. Don’t worry though, we’re doing fine… thankfully, we had our vaccinations earlier this year and seem to be on the mend. But still, not the way I’d prefer to kick off 2022. Meanwhile,… Read More
If you think the insatiable demand for semiconductors is going away soon, think again. Here's why this is a major opportunity for investors... Read More
If you think the insatiable demand for semiconductors is going away soon, think again. Here's why this is a major opportunity for investors... Read More
What a crazy (but profitable) year this has been. Here's a brief recap of how our High-Yield Investing portfolio performed in 2021... Read More
What a crazy (but profitable) year this has been. Here's a brief recap of how our High-Yield Investing portfolio performed in 2021... Read More
I don’t know about you, but the New Year can’t come soon enough. A funny picture I saw online recently summed it up best. After two years of unprecedented times, it said, “For 2022, all I want is precedented times.” We’ll see. But on the bright side, it was… Read More
There's potential ticking time bomb on corporate balance sheets. Here's why this will be a key factor separating winners from losers... Read More
There's potential ticking time bomb on corporate balance sheets. Here's why this will be a key factor separating winners from losers... Read More
As we get ready to close the books on this year, I’ve been having conversations with our expert analysts about how their picks have fared and what they expect to see in 2022. Of course, we don’t have crystal balls. But with a good bit of level-headed analysis, we can… Read More
Instead of our regular check-in on companies that are likely to raise dividends, I want to tell you about another special dividend payer... Read More
Instead of our regular check-in on companies that are likely to raise dividends, I want to tell you about another special dividend payer... Read More
Asset prices had become divorced from their underlying fundamentals in many cases. So this correction is healthy... Read More
If you’re ever driving down Highway 285 through Reeves County out in West Texas, you’ll pass through a small, unassuming town called Pecos. It’s not much more than an outpost, really, with a population of around 9,000. But there are several gas stations, a Fairfield hotel, even a Wal-Mart. It’s… Read More
Want to see proof of the power of income securities? Here’s an updated look at the income produced by our portfolio last month... Read More
Want to see proof of the power of income securities? Here’s an updated look at the income produced by our portfolio last month... Read More
