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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

Buffett hedge fund managers

Jul 14, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Buffett Dislikes Most Hedge Fund Managers -- Except His Own

Buffett's dour view of hedge fund managers doesn't extend to the two managers he hired for Berkshire Hathaway. It all comes down to the price he's paying for them to manage part of Berkshire's public stock portfolio.

Jul 9, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Top Mid-Cap Value ETFs

These low-cost mid-cap value ETFs offer excellent historical performance, diversification, and above-average yields.

stocks that have lost over 30% in 2017

Jul 8, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

3 Stocks That Have Lost Over 30% So Far in 2017

These three stocks made the list of bombed-out retail stocks in the first half of 2017.

mREITs

Jul 6, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Pass on these 10% Dividend Yields

Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency are trading at large premiums to book value. These shares are no bargain.

best mid cap blend ETFs

Jul 6, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Top Mid-Cap Blend ETFs

These mid-cap blend ETFs offer a low-cost way to own a diverse portfolio of mid-cap stocks. Here's how to find the right fit for your portfolio.

Buffett bank timeline

Jul 6, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

A Timeline of Warren Buffett's Bank Stock Buys

A historical look at Berkshire's investments in American Express, Wells Fargo, M&T Bank, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and more.

bank payout ratios

Jul 1, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Stress Test Winners: Citi, JPMorgan, and American Express

These three banks have the capacity to pay more to shareholders than they have earned in net income, evidence that the banking system is on solid footing nearly a decade after the financial crisis.

best IPOs of All time

Jul 5, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Best IPOs of All Time

These three IPOs were the best of all time, generating returns that have far outpaced the market even though the odds were stacked against them.

Map of US states

Jul 1, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Illinois Is on the Brink -- How Healthy Are Your State's Finances?

As Illinois struggles under the burden of borrowing from years gone by, see how your state stacks up for fiscal responsibility.

worst IPOs of all time

Jun 30, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Worst IPOs of All Time

These three IPOs are perhaps the worst of all time because of their unworkable business models and rapid declines after IPO.

IF Financials default

Jun 30, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Credit Ratings Agencies: The Companies That Secretly Rule the Financial World

What credit ratings agencies like Moody's and S&P are, what they do, and why you should care about them.

oaktree buying fifth street asset management

Jun 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Fifth Street Finance Stock Surged 15% on Thursday

Wall Street is happy to hear that Oaktree Capital Group could be Fifth Street Finance's new manager, bidding up shares of Fifth Street Finance on the news.

Fed stress tests bank dividends and buybacks

Jun 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Stress Tests: Big Banks Prefer Buybacks to Bigger Dividends

Banks have received approval to pay bigger dividends, but the bulk of their payouts will come in the form of share repurchases.

banks you don't have to babysit

Jun 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

3 Bank Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit

These three banks have proven their mettle as smart underwriters and operators, with business models that protect them from downturns.

stocks down more than 50% in 2017

Jun 28, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

3 Stocks That Have Lost More Than 50% So Far in 2017

Here's why these three companies have seen their share prices fall by 50% in the first half of the year.

Buffett deals

Jun 27, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Berkshire Hathaway: The Tale of 2 Recent Deals

After a six-year hiatus as a direct lender and investor during the financial crisis, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is doing big deals with public companies once again.

largest banks ranked customer loyalty

Jun 16, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

From First to Worst: Ranking 9 of America's Biggest Banks by Customer Loyalty

These banks score highly on customer loyalty, the hallmark of any well-run financial institution.

HR Block earnings

Jun 14, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why H&R Block Stock Jumped 10% Today

Shares of the tax preparer rallied on higher earnings driven by lower expenses during the tax season.

Federal Reserve raise rates

Jun 14, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Winners and Losers if the Fed Raises Rates

Here are the stocks that could win or lose from the Fed's rate decision.

Berkshire Hathaway charts

Jun 10, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Berkshire Hathaway in 3 Charts

These three charts encapsulate what makes Berkshire Hathaway one of the most profitable companies in the world.

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