Jimmy Butts is the Chief Investment Strategist for Maximum Profit and Capital Wealth Letter, and a regular contributor to StreetAuthority Insider. Prior to joining StreetAuthority, Jimmy came from the financial services and banking industry where he worked as a Financial Advisor. There he specialized in providing customized retirement solutions for individuals. Jimmy graduated from Boise State University with a degree in business administration and finance. He also spent multiple years studying language, international business and finance in both Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina. At one point he held his series 6, 63, 65 and 26 securities licenses. When he's not combing through financial statements or reading about finance, Jimmy enjoys being outdoors.

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Relief. That’s what I feel right now regarding the markets after the recent pullback (even as it continues). In fact, I feel better about the markets now than I did just a couple of weeks ago. Does that mean I think the worst is behind us and the market will continue hitting new highs? Absolutely not. The truth is, I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future any more than you do. But here’s what I do know. A market selloff was inevitable. And it wasn’t so much a market selloff that had me concerned… it was the… Read More

Relief. That’s what I feel right now regarding the markets after the recent pullback (even as it continues). In fact, I feel better about the markets now than I did just a couple of weeks ago. Does that mean I think the worst is behind us and the market will continue hitting new highs? Absolutely not. The truth is, I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future any more than you do. But here’s what I do know. A market selloff was inevitable. And it wasn’t so much a market selloff that had me concerned… it was the relentless climb of the market without so much as a hiccup. The S&P 500 went 400-some trading days since its last decline of 5% or more — the longest such period in 20 years. And the market’s 4.1% plunge on Monday, February 5, was the biggest one-day drop since 2011. —Sponsored Link— Forget Social Security! Thousands of U.S. taxpayers are lining up for the chance to grab huge four- and five-digit checks starting March 1. Massive payouts from a new private program that make the average Social Security check look like mincemeat. Read More

More than 50 years ago, Charlie Munger told his partner that, “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” This would become a sort of guiding principle as Munger and Warren Buffett built their empire, Berkshire Hathaway. Like many fans of Munger and Buffett, I keep these sage words in mind when looking for my next investment. And of course, there’s no shortage of “wonderful businesses” in the stock market; the problem is that most of them are trading at a premium in today’s lofty market environment.  Last… Read More

More than 50 years ago, Charlie Munger told his partner that, “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” This would become a sort of guiding principle as Munger and Warren Buffett built their empire, Berkshire Hathaway. Like many fans of Munger and Buffett, I keep these sage words in mind when looking for my next investment. And of course, there’s no shortage of “wonderful businesses” in the stock market; the problem is that most of them are trading at a premium in today’s lofty market environment.  Last August, I told my premium Top Stock Advisor readers about the numerous indicators pointing toward high market valuations. More specifically, I mentioned that the S&P 500 was sporting a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 17.7, which is higher than the five-year average of 15.4 and the 10-year average of 14. On top of that, the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio, or CAPE, had surpassed the levels of 2008 and was nearing Great Depression-era levels. —Sponsored Link— Trump’s Set To Send This $0.24 Stock Exploding Higher! Investors in this tiny company will love Trump for what he’s… Read More

In my September issue, I talked about how Ray Dalio started his fledgling company — Bridgewater Associates — out of his apartment in 1975 and went on to grow it into the largest hedge fund in the world. His accolades include consistently outperforming his peers (which is why his company is the world’s largest hedge fund) to sounding the alarm on the looming financial crisis in 2008. It was during the financial crisis — when few listened to him — that he really made his mark. While most of his peers were losing money or going belly-up, he turned a… Read More

In my September issue, I talked about how Ray Dalio started his fledgling company — Bridgewater Associates — out of his apartment in 1975 and went on to grow it into the largest hedge fund in the world. His accolades include consistently outperforming his peers (which is why his company is the world’s largest hedge fund) to sounding the alarm on the looming financial crisis in 2008. It was during the financial crisis — when few listened to him — that he really made his mark. While most of his peers were losing money or going belly-up, he turned a profit.  —Sponsored Link— New FCC Approval; Say Goodbye To Power Cords The FCC recently green lighted a stunning breakthrough device that will revolutionize electricity and get rid of the need for any plugs or cords. The Washington Times says that this technology “will change the world on a scale hardly seen in human history.” Even famed scientist Stephen Hawking agrees that “it’s about to change your life.” And this technology is set to pour $37.2 billion into this sector. But only one small company is at the center of this massive shift. Read More

It is one of the hottest — and most polarizing — topics in finance over the past few months. It’s talked about in the media nearly every day. Some have hailed it as the next “big thing,” while others have called it “rat poison.” Some believe we are just in the beginning of a bull market (despite its meteoric rise), while others relate it to the tulip mania bubble of the 1600s. I’m of course referring to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.  —Sponsored Link— Is Amazon About To Shock Bitcoin Investors? If you’ve invested or are… Read More

It is one of the hottest — and most polarizing — topics in finance over the past few months. It’s talked about in the media nearly every day. Some have hailed it as the next “big thing,” while others have called it “rat poison.” Some believe we are just in the beginning of a bull market (despite its meteoric rise), while others relate it to the tulip mania bubble of the 1600s. I’m of course referring to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.  —Sponsored Link— Is Amazon About To Shock Bitcoin Investors? If you’ve invested or are planning to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies… You MUST click here and see what could be the biggest shock of 2018. This could be your only chance of turning $100 into a retirement fortune… In a matter of months… all thanks to Amazon. Click here for details. Now before you roll your eyes and write off the rest of today’s issue — which is what I used to do anytime I read something with the word “bitcoin” or “cryptocurrency” in it — there’s something you need to understand about this new… Read More

2018 is starting off right where 2017 finished, with markets notching new highs on a near-daily basis. And even though we’re early in the year, I believe I’ve come across an important indication of what’s to come. More specifically, I think I’ve found what sector could lead the pack in 2018. I don’t typically make these sorts of proclamations, but two stocks I found within this sector could represent my most lucrative trades of 2018. It’s a bold statement to make this early in the year, but I’ll show you why catching just one big uptrend could easily provide a… Read More

2018 is starting off right where 2017 finished, with markets notching new highs on a near-daily basis. And even though we’re early in the year, I believe I’ve come across an important indication of what’s to come. More specifically, I think I’ve found what sector could lead the pack in 2018. I don’t typically make these sorts of proclamations, but two stocks I found within this sector could represent my most lucrative trades of 2018. It’s a bold statement to make this early in the year, but I’ll show you why catching just one big uptrend could easily provide a windfall of gains in a short amount of time. —Sponsored Link— Top 3 California Pot Stocks To Watch For The Biggest Gains On January 1, California completely legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use — promising to spark a $20.2 BILLION industry in the Golden State alone. By getting in on the ground floor of this exceptional opportunity, you could have the chance to pocket life-changing windfalls thanks to this historic event. And one pot stock expert has his sights set on three stocks he expects to skyrocket following this crucial announcement. Read More

Without great American innovators like Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Graham Bell, the United States wouldn’t be the country it is today.  The same goes for Apple’s Steve Jobs, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. These individuals have revolutionized entire industries and markets… and thanks to them and their companies and innovations, they’ve made investors extremely wealthy along the way.  —Sponsored Link— EXPOSED: Biggest Scam Against The American People The head of one of America’s largest independent financial research firms says the enslavement… Read More

Without great American innovators like Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Graham Bell, the United States wouldn’t be the country it is today.  The same goes for Apple’s Steve Jobs, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. These individuals have revolutionized entire industries and markets… and thanks to them and their companies and innovations, they’ve made investors extremely wealthy along the way.  —Sponsored Link— EXPOSED: Biggest Scam Against The American People The head of one of America’s largest independent financial research firms says the enslavement of millions of Americans is leading to a political event that is unlike anything we’ve seen in America in more than 50 years. And it has a surprising twist, that will dramatically affect you and your money. This looming crisis will threaten your way of life, whether you own any investments related to it or not. Of course, it’s not easy to identify the next great innovator until the lion’s share of the wealth has been made. But what we can do is use the blueprints left in the wake of these disruptors to help us… Read More

Last month, we revealed our Top 10 Stocks for 2018.  As you may know, this is one of our most successful annual research reports. It’s also perhaps the most important… this list lays out what we think are the most important traits to look for in a stock in order to be a successful investor over the long run.  —Sponsored Link— Collect A Colossal Payday Thanks To California’s Legal Cannabis We’ve already seen people accumulate massive gains from previous marijuana legalization announcements, but this event is about to blow the lid off of anything we’ve seen so… Read More

Last month, we revealed our Top 10 Stocks for 2018.  As you may know, this is one of our most successful annual research reports. It’s also perhaps the most important… this list lays out what we think are the most important traits to look for in a stock in order to be a successful investor over the long run.  —Sponsored Link— Collect A Colossal Payday Thanks To California’s Legal Cannabis We’ve already seen people accumulate massive gains from previous marijuana legalization announcements, but this event is about to blow the lid off of anything we’ve seen so far. Are you positioned to profit? One penny pot stock expert has narrowed his focus to three tiny California pot stocks expected to explode following legalization. With billions of dollars in revenue projected to flow into this industry, learning how to get in on the ground floor — before these tiny stocks shoot up — is your best shot at life-altering gains. Go here now. We’re confident that this year’s list is poised to perform just as our previous picks — which is no small feat. We’ve bagged winners like the 64.3% return from Mastercard (NYSE:… Read More

Investing takes patience.  I was reminded of this over the Thanksgiving break as I impatiently waited for that derby-winning fish to bite. As I sat there bobbing in the boat trying to stay warm in the sub-30 degree temperatures in the panhandle of northern Idaho, I realized that fishing is similar to investing in the stock market.  —Sponsored Link— Will This Be The Apple Of Cannabis? As of July 2018, Marijuana will be fully legal in Canada and cannabis stocks are starting to fire back up as a result. But which will emerge as the… Read More

Investing takes patience.  I was reminded of this over the Thanksgiving break as I impatiently waited for that derby-winning fish to bite. As I sat there bobbing in the boat trying to stay warm in the sub-30 degree temperatures in the panhandle of northern Idaho, I realized that fishing is similar to investing in the stock market.  —Sponsored Link— Will This Be The Apple Of Cannabis? As of July 2018, Marijuana will be fully legal in Canada and cannabis stocks are starting to fire back up as a result. But which will emerge as the giants of industry and which will be flash in the pan stocks that are left behind in the bubble? Read this special report to learn more. You only hear about the big catches, just as you similarly hear only about how an investor made a killing on XYZ stock. What you don’t hear about is all the time in between… whether it’s catching that big fish or how long it took to finally bag that big winner (and how many losers it took to get there). To bag the derby-winning fish, you have to put in… Read More

There’s no doubt about it, the market is downright bullish. In fact, the S&P 500 hasn’t experienced a decline of at least 3% since Nov. 7, 2016. As I’m writing this, that amounts to an incredible 240 trading days without so much as a pause for this bull market.  The current record is 241 trading days, which happened between Jan. 26, 1995 and Jan. 9, 1996. That means that, assuming the market doesn’t fall by more than 3% in the next few days, the S&P 500 will set yet another new record this week. —Sponsored Link—… Read More

There’s no doubt about it, the market is downright bullish. In fact, the S&P 500 hasn’t experienced a decline of at least 3% since Nov. 7, 2016. As I’m writing this, that amounts to an incredible 240 trading days without so much as a pause for this bull market.  The current record is 241 trading days, which happened between Jan. 26, 1995 and Jan. 9, 1996. That means that, assuming the market doesn’t fall by more than 3% in the next few days, the S&P 500 will set yet another new record this week. —Sponsored Link— This 90 Percent-Plus Strategy Accounted For A 700 Percent ROI This proprietary sequence of steps has helped produce a 98% win rate over eight years! Use the same steps to implement this strategy whether the market is going up, down or sideways. Tap here to learn this 98% win rate. To put this into perspective, there’s only been five other times where the market even went 100-plus days without a pullback of at least 3%. No. 3 on the list is 162 days. Does this mean we’re due for a market… Read More