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Jordan Wathen

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I think stock investors can benefit by analyzing a company with a credit investors' mentality -- rule out the downside and the upside takes care of itself. Send me an email by clicking here , or tweet me .

Recent Articles by Jordan Wathen

Jul 21, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Blackstone’s Next Frontier: The Average Joe

Private equity managers have a huge opportunity to grow by attracting smaller investors. While big in headlines, private equity is still small in assets.

Jul 16, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Fifth Street Finance Gives in to Fee Pressure -- Kind Of

Fifth Street Finance agrees to slash fees on new investment capital, but it isn't enough to get its shares out of neutral.

Jul 16, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Blackstone Earnings Miss Expectations, but Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Blackstone Group reported lower-than-expected economic net income, but the company's distributable earnings -- what fuels its beefy dividend -- looks as good as it ever has.

Jul 15, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Apollo Investment Corp: Cash, Please

Apollo Investment Corp. is on the hunt for more cash-paying assets. Learn why it's diversifying away from so-called PIK investments.

Jul 15, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

American Capital Ltd. Has an Expense Problem

American Capital's discount isn't a function of its complicated structure or problems on the top line; it's instead all about expenses.

Jul 14, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Blackstone’s Big Dividend Is “Money Good”

Blackstone Group shareholders should take comfort in the company's growing stockpile of accrued performance fees.

Jul 14, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Why Shares of Navient Corp. Fell More Than 10% Today

The largest student loan servicer has some bad news for its investors.

Jul 2, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Ares Capital’s New Partner Has Big Shoes to Fill

As Ares Capital's partnership with GE Capital comes to an end, Varagon and AIG have big shoes to fill.

Jul 1, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

What Rising Rates Mean for Prospect Capital Corp.

Here's how rising interest rates will affect Prospect Capital's earnings.

Jul 1, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Why The Chubb Corporation Soared 29%

Here's why shares of The Chubb Corporation rocketed 30% at the market open and are still up around 29%.

Jul 1, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Why Chambers Street Properties Dropped 10% at Market Open

Chambers Street Properties stock traded down by 10% at the market open. Here's why.

Jun 30, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Why MBIA Inc. Dropped 12% on Talk of a Puerto Rico Restructuring

Shares of MBIA plunged more than 15% as investors weigh probable losses resulting from Puerto Rico's "inevitable" restructuring.

Jun 29, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Types of Loans: Mix and Match

There are hundreds of types of loans, but most fit very basic definitions.

Jun 29, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Why Puerto Rico Slammed Assured Gauranty and MBIA

Municipal bond insurers traded down at market open as a developing fiscal crisis in Puerto Rico sends the territory closer to restructuring. MBIA and Assured Guaranty have billions of dollars in exposure to the U.S. territory through insurance written against its public debts.

Jun 26, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Having the Highest Credit Score Isn't as Important as You Might Think

So far, the highest credit score ever reported was an 848. But you don't need the absolute highest credit score to get the best terms on a loan. Here's a score to shoot for.

Jun 26, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Prospect Capital Corp. Is Buying Back Stock -- Maybe

Here's what Prospect Capital Corporation's buyback announcement means for shareholders.

Jun 25, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

2 Stocks to Watch for the Next Recession

Here are two stocks that should survive and thrive through the next recession.

Jun 24, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

3 Half-Truths These High-Yield Stocks Love

Let's decipher and correct three half-truths commonly repeated in the business-development company industry.

Mar 7, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

What Is an Underlying Asset?

Here's how underlying assets give derivatives their value, and a few examples of how companies use derivatives to solve a basic problem: hedging their risks inexpensively.

Jun 23, 2015 by Jordan Wathen

Why Green Dot Stock Popped 35% on a Wal-Mart Deal

Green Dot stock rocketed 35% higher after the market open on Tuesday as the company announced a renewed agreement with Wal-Mart Stores.

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