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Dr. Norman Roberts is a very successful investor who almost exclusively invests in preferred fixed-income equities. On March 2, 2016, Dr. Roberts wrote his first article as a Seeking Alpha contributor He soon became popular, although a mildly controversial contributor, rapidly building a large ...more

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The European Union Is Running Out Of Patience With Hungary
The European Union is running out of patience for Hungary to come in line with the bloc's democratic norms and rule-of-law values.
How To Take Advantage Of A Second Great Opportunity
During a normal period, the knowledgeable preferred or fixed income equity investor can regularly earn a relatively risk-free 6 - 8% return on his investments. But we are entering a period when this same investor can earn a considerably higher ROI.
Beware: All Signs Portend An Imminent Market Correction
As a result of a normal cyclic market correction or the result of administrative blunders, such as a trade war with China, costly tariffs, a senseless war, a tax cut that added trillions to the national debt, expect a market correction.
In My Opinion, The Value Of The Fail To Redeem Clause Is Greatly Overstated Part II
Apparently, my warnings concerning the FTR clause have fallen on deaf ears.
X-Date Trading Tactics Designed For Short-Term Gains
Although there are a large number and variety of trading strategies, the strategies I have developed are based almost entirely on quarterly paid dividends and their all-important x-dates.
The Nuts And Bolts Of Dividend Investing
All dividend investors should be familiar with and fully understand the following four dividend related dates: the declaration date, the record date, the x-date, and the dividend payment date.
Ashford Hospitality Trust From The Perspective Of A Preferred Investor
With the majority of preferred equities priced at inordinately high levels, it's difficult to find preferred shares offering attractive yields. Although a bit risky at this time, Ashford Hospitality Trust preferreds might be worth a second look.
NuStar Energy From The Perspective Of A Preferred Investor
NuStar Energy L.P. engages in the terminalling, storage, and marketing of petroleum products. Its market cap is valued at 2.8 billion dollars, a large-cap company.
How To Become A Successful Preferred Equity Investor
Preferred investors need an entirely different perspective. What's considered good or bad for the common shareholder might not necessarily be the same for you.
Preferred Vs Common: The Pros & Cons Of Each
Preferred shareholders, for the most part, invest with an eye toward a continuing stream of fixed income, not necessarily preferred price appreciation.
In My Opinion, The Value Of The Fail To Redeem Clause Is Greatly Overstated
Many savvy preferred investors believe the Fail To Redeem clause holds significant value. I don't. In fact, more often than not, the FTR ends up decreasing the potential profitably of the particular preferred investment.
The Opening Thoughts Of A Preferred Investor And New TalkMarkets Contributor
I consider myself an idiot savant. I know a lot about preferred investing and little about much of anything else; however, that lot more than made up for the little, and allowed me to prosper as a market investor. I'm certain you can do the same.
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