Power Hedge is an independent stock research and analysis firm with a passion for macro- and microeconomic analysis. The company was founded in 2010 by Daniel E. Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has a very interesting background. He graduated summa cum laude from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in ...
morePower Hedge is an independent stock research and analysis firm with a passion for macro- and microeconomic analysis. The company was founded in 2010 by Daniel E. Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has a very interesting background. He graduated summa cum laude from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in finance and entrepreneurship. He then went to work at the Travelers as an Information Systems Consultant. He spent many years in this role, using most of his paychecks to invest in dividend-paying stocks, primarily in the energy industry. He left this position to start up Powerhedge, LLC, which had managed to obtain a contract with an asset management company in Pennsylvania to be their primary provider of research. Mr. Gibbs has since expanded the company into private equity and investment banking, which is illustrated by it being behind the largest real estate deal in Pittsburgh in 2016. The company today operates as both a boutique investment bank and a stock research firm focused on dividend investing.
Power Hedge focuses our research primarily on dividend-paying, international companies of all sizes with sustainable competitive advantages. Power Hedge is neither a permabear nor a permabull. However, we believe that, given the current structural problems in the United States, the best investment opportunities may lie elsewhere in the world. The firms strategy is primarily buy and hold, but will stray from that strategy on occasion. Our ideal holding period is forever, however we realize that both internal and external forces can impact an investment. For this reason, we believe that it is vital to keep a close eye on all of your investments. We do not believe in changing an investment based on short-term market swings.
Traditionally, we have not always responded to comments but in order to improve the quality of our research, comments will be reviewed and we will respond to issues regarding errors or omissions. This does not include our premium service, Energy Profits in Dividends, which is available from the Seeking Alpha Marketplace. This service does include detailed discussions with our team both on the reports themselves and in a private forum.
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What Happened To The Iphone?
I saw a survey back in August that essentially said that Chinese people as a whole felt that the iPhone X was far too expensive and they weren't interested in shelling out that kind of money for a smartphone.
Personally, I have an iPhone SE. I won't be buying another iPhone until Apple offers another one with a 4" screen. For me, the new phones are far too large.
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Gold is typically a great asset to hold in times of crisis...
5 Questions On Debt And Financial Crises
Very interesting article... which economies are most at risk then using the alternative model discussed?
Taking Turns With The B(L)S
Yes, you are correct. We also have a problem with the accumulated deficits in that if rates go much higher, the Federal government may start to have difficulty paying the interest due on the debt.
The Case For Responsible Innovation
Good article. I've been worried for a while about where some of these innovations being discussed now may take us or leave humans and so maybe something needs to be done to ensure that innovation is responsible and good for society.
Taking Turns With The B(L)S
The labor market really is about as weak as its ever been when you look at just about any figure except for the headline unemployment rate (which is manipulated). Yet most economists seem to think that the USA is currently at full employment.
Inside And Outside, Market And Models Actually Agree On A Final Failing Grade For Yellen
Yes, you're correct. Raising rates will hurt banks, at least those banks that have long-term assets and short-term liabilities (like most of them). Raising rates will also help both insurance companies and pension funds as most of them can't raise enough money to cover their liabilities, which is one big reason why insurance companies have been hiking premiums over the past few years.
Inside And Outside, Market And Models Actually Agree On A Final Failing Grade For Yellen
Herbert Hoover didn't think that the interventions that he made into the economy following the 1929 crash were failures either. Nevertheless, history blames him for making the Great Depression worse than it had to be.
GOP Senate Has The Votes To Pass The Tax Cut
There's also a strong possibility that we may be nearing the top of the business cycle and that would negatively impact earnings growth (although they still might grow). There's quite a few asset managers that believe that will be the case.
Inside And Outside, Market And Models Actually Agree On A Final Failing Grade For Yellen
And Jerome Powell wants to continue the same policy that earned Janet Yellen a failing grade. Could someone remind me of Einstein's definition of insanity again?