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

Remember the elation when the Dow Jones Industrial Average first hit 20,000? It happened in January 2017, not that long ago really. Since then, the venerable benchmark blew through 21,000, 22,000, 23,000, 24,000, and 25,000. After a powerful run like that, you can expect… Read More

If you check your portfolio religiously like I do, you’ve probably noticed that certain holdings tend to show exaggerated price movements relative to the market. During last week’s two-day 5.3% plunge in the S&P 500, these holdings might have dropped 6% or 7%. And on Friday’s 1.4% recovery, they may have bounced 2% or 3%. —Recommended Link— Does Your Dividend Strategy Do This? One simple strategy is helping folks enjoy retirement more. In fact, the $2,194 Annie from Nevada makes with this method covers all her monthly expenses. The $1,100 that Gordon from California earns makes life easier each… Read More

If you check your portfolio religiously like I do, you’ve probably noticed that certain holdings tend to show exaggerated price movements relative to the market. During last week’s two-day 5.3% plunge in the S&P 500, these holdings might have dropped 6% or 7%. And on Friday’s 1.4% recovery, they may have bounced 2% or 3%. —Recommended Link— Does Your Dividend Strategy Do This? One simple strategy is helping folks enjoy retirement more. In fact, the $2,194 Annie from Nevada makes with this method covers all her monthly expenses. The $1,100 that Gordon from California earns makes life easier each month. And Curtis of Washington State puts the $4,200 he collects monthly toward home improvements. Discover the strategy that can enrich your life, too… Of course, sometimes there are concrete reasons (like earnings) to explain a sharp price swing up or down. But I’m not talking about an isolated movement triggered by company-specific news. I’m simply referring to the way certain stocks react to the normal ebb and flow of the market. Some are inherently more sensitive to general fluctuations than others. #-ad_banner-#These outliers always seem to be brighter green on good days, but also deeper in the red on… Read More

Investors were greeted rudely Wednesday morning by a painful 400-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. And another 500-point drop on Thursday. Wednesday wasn’t the first sign of market jitters, as the S&P 500 was already riding a five-day losing streak. The selling pressure started on October 3, coinciding with the release of a powerful labor market report showing that 230,000 jobs were created last month. —Recommended Link— The Only Pot Stock Worth Owning This summer, Canada will completely legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use — sparking an $8 BILLION industry.  Our experts have their sights on… Read More

Investors were greeted rudely Wednesday morning by a painful 400-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. And another 500-point drop on Thursday. Wednesday wasn’t the first sign of market jitters, as the S&P 500 was already riding a five-day losing streak. The selling pressure started on October 3, coinciding with the release of a powerful labor market report showing that 230,000 jobs were created last month. —Recommended Link— The Only Pot Stock Worth Owning This summer, Canada will completely legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use — sparking an $8 BILLION industry.  Our experts have their sights on a company that’s been granted a virtual monopoly by the Canadian government – a moat that would make Warren Buffett jealous. Get in early on this exceptional triple-digit opportunity before the law goes into effect. Click here to learn more. Unemployment has plunged to the lowest levels in nearly 50 years. And for the first time since 1970, there are currently more job postings (6.7 million) than jobseekers (6.3 million). #-ad_banner-#On the surface, that’s great news. However, the resurgent labor market and accompanying wage inflation have given the U.S. Federal Reserve ample ammunition to step up interest-rate hikes. Traders have… Read More

In baseball, some superstars make the team because of their ability to hit a fastball 400 feet. They share the same dugout with light hitters who are more valuable on defense because of their slick fielding ability and accurate throws across the diamond. And still others are on the roster because of blinding speed and the ability to steal bases and score runs. —Recommended Link— URGENT NEWS: Experts Warn Your Pension Is “A Disaster Waiting to Happen” Save your retirement from miserly interest rates and an overstretched stock market with our special “Executive Dividends” Program… Learn more inside. It’s… Read More

In baseball, some superstars make the team because of their ability to hit a fastball 400 feet. They share the same dugout with light hitters who are more valuable on defense because of their slick fielding ability and accurate throws across the diamond. And still others are on the roster because of blinding speed and the ability to steal bases and score runs. —Recommended Link— URGENT NEWS: Experts Warn Your Pension Is “A Disaster Waiting to Happen” Save your retirement from miserly interest rates and an overstretched stock market with our special “Executive Dividends” Program… Learn more inside. It’s a rare player indeed who can hit for power, hit for average, run well, have a strong throwing arm, and catch every ball that comes near them. They call these physically gifted athletes “Five-Tool Players.” How to Find an “MVP” Stock Pick In my Daily Paycheck premium newsletter, all of our recommendations are grouped into separate portfolios dedicated to meeting one of three objectives: high current yield, superior dividend growth, or income stability. #-ad_banner-#Sorting candidates into the proper portfolio is an obvious decision in most cases. Take, for instance, Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI), whose cell phone towers help form… Read More

More bloodletting. After yesterday’s 800-point free fall, the Dow surrendered another 500 points today. If there was a silver lining, it’s that stocks bounced from their lows on renewed hopes that the United States and China are meeting to reconcile their… Read More

Remember the scene from the classic 1980s film Splash when the Tom Hanks’ character gives his girlfriend a gift? She lovingly examines the small blue box and declares it to be beautiful, not understanding that the present lies inside the package. (To… Read More