Income investors often set a minimum dividend yield as a requirement for their buy decisions. That... Read More

Income investors often set a minimum dividend yield as a requirement for their buy decisions. That eliminates a number of stocks from consideration. This requirement could also increase market risk... Read More

It was another perfect month for Income Trader’s Amber Hestla… A few weeks ago, three... Read More

It was another perfect month for Income Trader’s Amber Hestla… A few weeks ago, three more “put” options Amber sold for her Income Trader portfolio expired worthless (when a... Read More

Over the long term, value stocks tend to be winners. There are a number of ways to define... Read More

Over the long term, value stocks tend to be winners. There are a number of ways to define value.  My preferred approach is to use the PEG ratio, which compares the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio... Read More

Don’t get me wrong, I closely follow what Warren Buffett says and does with his money. And... Read More

Don’t get me wrong, I closely follow what Warren Buffett says and does with his money. And yes, he’s one of the most successful investors in history — his returns over more than 60... Read More

“Always be in a position to trade another day.” Those were some words of advice John... Read More

“Always be in a position to trade another day.” Those were some words of advice John Bollinger gave Income Trader’s Amber Hestla as they sat at a dinner table at Ted’s Montana... Read More

Investors are getting nervous about the events going on in Washington…  As the United States shutdown continues to drag on, Congress is no closer to reaching a resolution than they were when the debate began. #-ad_banner-#While we think that the shutdown is nothing more than “political theater” and should have… Read More

Each week, my readers and I are generating an average return of 7.8% on margin. Here’s how... Read More

Each week, my readers and I are generating an average return of 7.8% on margin. Here’s how you can do it too. For the seventh month in a row, the options trades I’ve recommended to my... Read More

Traders did not seem to be impressed by the newest products introduced by Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL).  A less expensive, more colorful iPhone and thumbprint security measures might not drive a significant sales increase for Apple, a company that reported… Read More

The only way the Federal Reserve will stop waving its magic stimulus wand is if job creation miraculously comes to life, rescuing the economy. I wouldn’t hold my breath.#-ad_banner-# And, as long as… Read More

There has been a lot of talk here lately at StreetAuthority about selling options. And with good... Read More

There has been a lot of talk here lately at StreetAuthority about selling options. And with good reason. When it’s done right, options can be one of the best ways to make money in the market... Read More