Investors can very easily get caught up in quarterly earnings reports, rejoicing when their stocks report good results and second-guessing their picks when things go awry. It’s important to remember, though, that investing is a long-term endeavor and that quarterly outcomes are far less… Read More
Tim Begany is an experienced investor and financial journalist who has written about many financial topics including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, international/emerging markets, retirement and insurance. He worked at several financial planning and investment advisory firms, where he participated in the development and management of stock, bond, and mutual fund portfolios and helped clients with comprehensive financial planning. His education includes a bachelor's degree in business administration and the Certified Financial Planner curriculum. He holds a Series 65 investment consultant license.
Analyst Articles
The Best Advice I Can Give ANY Investor
February 1, 2012
It’s the best way I know to create significant wealth in the stock market. It’s been one of the guiding principles for my $100,000 portfolio in my Top 10 Stocks advisory, my selections for the 10 Best Stocks to Hold… Read More
The Safest Stock in Health Care
February 1, 2012
In an economic downturn, businesses and consumers rush to conserve their resources and cut spending as quickly as possible. There’s no telling how long a downturn may last, so taking a conservative stance on making purchases can easily make sense. But there are some things a person… Read More
3 Ways to Invest in the Coming Rebound in Natural Gas
February 1, 2012
As I laid out in my deep look at the changing dynamics in the natural gas sector (click here for Part 1), the entire industry may soon start to rebound as a falling rig count eventually leads to falling output, which in turn should help bring supply down to a… Read More
My Secret for Picking Consistent Winners in Gold Stocks
January 31, 2012
Want to know the secret to a 669% gain in gold stocks? I’ll tell you in a second, but first, some background… If you don’t know what gold stocks are, they’re pretty straightforward. Gold stocks consist of the gold miners, the companies that actually… Read More
[Editor’s Note: We think there’s enormous opportunity to be had in natural gas in the coming years, but it’s important to know the ins and outs before investing. In this is two-part series, StreetAuthority’s David Sterman will discuss the current situation with natural gas, when he thinks it will be… Read More
As an income investor, 2012 is a pivotal year for your U.S. and Canadian holdings. First, as you may know, this is the year when the Bush tax cuts are slated to expire on Dec. 31. We’ve enjoyed nearly a decade of reduced… Read More
The Perfect Trade for the Natural Gas Vehicle Boom
January 31, 2012
That car in your garage should be running on natural gas. With oil prices around $100 and unlikely to fall much lower in coming years, and natural gas selling for less than $3 per thousand cubic feet (MCF), the cost differential is far too big to ignore. Read More
My $100,000 Portfolio Strategy for this Changing Market
January 30, 2012
Roughly a month ago, I was quite excited to launch a new $100,000 Real-Money Portfolio here at StreetAuthority. The market offered plenty of bargains and was looking quite healthy from a technical perspective. Sure enough, the S&P 500 is up nearly 5% in January and up roughly 15% from… Read More
Ben Bernanke Just Handed Investors Dividend Yields up to 17%
January 30, 2012
If REITs were players’ pieces on a Monopoly game board, then they all just drew the equivalent to an “Advance to Go, Collect $200” card. Real estate investment trusts — well-loved by investors for their… Read More