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

If you’ve spent a lot of time staring at your screen over the past two weeks looking at the market with dismay, you’re not alone. I’ve spent a lot of time covering what’s happened, but more importantly, I’ve been focusing on what we can do about it. On Monday, I gave an overview of the dire circumstances we find ourselves in due to the Covid-19 outbreak. But I also offered some hope: There are dislocations all over the market, pricing discrepancies we never see during normal trading. Investors that keep their heads during this panic will be able… Read More

If you’ve spent a lot of time staring at your screen over the past two weeks looking at the market with dismay, you’re not alone. I’ve spent a lot of time covering what’s happened, but more importantly, I’ve been focusing on what we can do about it. On Monday, I gave an overview of the dire circumstances we find ourselves in due to the Covid-19 outbreak. But I also offered some hope: There are dislocations all over the market, pricing discrepancies we never see during normal trading. Investors that keep their heads during this panic will be able to exploit them for hefty profits. On Tuesday, I told you that rather than dwell on the negatives, I’m hard at work developing a watchlist (even offering a few preliminary names): I’ve got my eye on oversold leaders in many sectors, from pharmaceuticals to defense contractors. There are attractive closed-end fund bargains, preferred stocks, and even municipal bonds. In the spirit of that sentiment, I want to spend a little time today on another name you might want to add to your watchlist. A Toll Collector For Real Estate Transactions There is a silver lining… Read More

Rather than dwell on the negatives, today I want to briefly tell you about some of the opportunities I have on my watch list for potential additions to my premium High-Yield Investing portfolio. Read More

Rather than dwell on the negatives, today I want to briefly tell you about some of the opportunities I have on my watch list for potential additions to my premium High-Yield Investing portfolio. Read More

Do I think this stock can eventually recoup these losses? Yes. But that’s not the right question. The better question is whether this cash could be better deployed elsewhere... Read More

Do I think this stock can eventually recoup these losses? Yes. But that’s not the right question. The better question is whether this cash could be better deployed elsewhere... Read More