Nancy Zambell

Nancy Zambell

InvestorPlace Contributor

Nancy Zambell began as a securities analyst in the brokerage industry and now uses her expertise to educate fellow investors.

She uses a set of analysis tools that have proven themselves for decades. She looks for quality management, low debt, institutional ownership, a proven ability to grow sales and revenues in every economic climate, a sustainable business model and much more. Her goal is to stay far away from companies that are vulnerable to the business cycle, or have weak balance sheets or use hype or artifice to sustain a shaky business model.

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Recent Articles

Portfolio Protection Step 5: Put Options

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

In my recent article 5 Steps to Protect Your Portfolio, the final step I discussed was utilizing put options as insurance that any unrealized gains…

Are Dividend Payers the New Growth Stocks?

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

These days, investors can enjoy both growth and a dividend in the same stock, with telecom, utilities and health care generally offering the highest yields.

Portfolio Protection Step 3: Diversification

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

A well-diversified porfolio is a moving target -- your mix needs to shift regularly. Here's a selection of noncorrelating assets that fit the current cycle.

Stop-Losses: Don’t Buy Stocks Without Them!

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

Stop-losses are easy to set, easy to monitor and can save your portfolio and your sanity if one of your stocks nosedives in this volatile market.

Portfolio Protection Step 1: Set Price Targets

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

The first step to reaching a profit goal is HAVING one. Here's how to calculate stock price targets -- and even plan for possible upsides and downsides.

5 Steps to Make an All-Weather Portfolio

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

Proper portfolio planning will protect you through bear markets and multiply your profits once the bulls ride through. These tips can help you prepare.

5 ETFs to Buy for Growth in 2012

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bets on leveraged debt and Treasuries were the golden ETFs of 2011 -- here are the funds investors should buy for 2012.

ETFs: Separating the Good from the Bad

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

ETFs have evolved from a small, vanilla lot to a robust cornucopia of sectors, weightings and leverages. With proper guidance, you can find the right fit.

ETFs: Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

An explosion in exchange-traded funds' popularity in 2011 sent out plenty of shrapnel. Here's how to navigate the growing minefield.

Protect Your Portfolio From Wall Street Tricks

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor

Here are several common ways investors can be hoodwinked -- and how you can prevent that from happening.

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