Brad Briggs is the Editorial Director of StreetAuthority. A veteran of the financial publishing industry, Brad manages the team of writers and editors responsible for our premium newsletters, free newsletters, and website. He formerly co-wrote our Maximum Profit premium newsletter and manages our premium subscribers-only newsletter, StreetAuthority Insider.
Brad bought his first stock in high school and has been hooked ever since. After graduating early from college, success in the market enabled him to pay off his student loans and buy his first house. And although he has experience in everything from momentum investing to options, one of his proudest investing accomplishments has been buying and holding on to Apple since 2014.
Brad believes that successful investing doesn't have to be complicated and that anyone can achieve financial independence regardless of background. As Editorial Director, Brad makes it his mission to demystify the world of investing for a wide audience. His writing has been featured in outlets like Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, and MSN Money, among others.
An experienced powerlifter, Brad spends his time renovating and working on his property in Texas and tending to cattle when not following the market.
Analyst Articles
Folks, Nathan has done it again. In case you missed this week’s news, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) announced a mega-deal that shook the market. It will be transformative for XOM, the Permian Basin, and the entire energy sector. If history is any guide,… Read More
This week, we have some fun and cover highlights from week 2 of the SBF trial, plus Jim Cramer's latest prediction about bitcoin. Read More
This week, we have some fun and cover highlights from week 2 of the SBF trial, plus Jim Cramer's latest prediction about bitcoin. Read More
Surging Treasury yields has decreased investor appetite for rate-sensitive securities. Here's why I'm taking advantage of this overreaction. Read More
Surging Treasury yields has decreased investor appetite for rate-sensitive securities. Here's why I'm taking advantage of this overreaction. Read More
This strategy involves taking two option positions on the same stock and can offer tremendous benefits. Learn more... Read More
This strategy involves taking two option positions on the same stock and can offer tremendous benefits. Learn more... Read More
Between volatile markets and the prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, this is a compelling option for steady, tax-exempt monthly income. Read More
Between volatile markets and the prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, this is a compelling option for steady, tax-exempt monthly income. Read More
Recently, I pointed out that the U.S. Treasury Department reported an alarming statistic. The U.S. national debt has surpassed $33 trillion. As I mentioned, it doesn’t look like this number is going to slow down anytime soon. And that can only mean one thing… your taxes are going… Read More
Looking for alternative investments? Consider collectibles such as classic cars, rare coins, stamps, art, antique furniture...you name it. Read More
Looking for alternative investments? Consider collectibles such as classic cars, rare coins, stamps, art, antique furniture...you name it. Read More
As the market clings to gains for the year, and signs that no rate relief is on the horizon, here's what investors can do right now... Read More
As the market clings to gains for the year, and signs that no rate relief is on the horizon, here's what investors can do right now... Read More
To illustrate how the put selling strategy works, let's use an example that is not directly tied to the stock market... Read More
To illustrate how the put selling strategy works, let's use an example that is not directly tied to the stock market... Read More
Today, I want to tell you about one industry I’ve got my eye on. If history is any guide, it could hold up particularly well in a recession. Read More
Today, I want to tell you about one industry I’ve got my eye on. If history is any guide, it could hold up particularly well in a recession. Read More