Anthony Mirhaydari

Anthony Mirhaydari

Anthony Mirhaydari is founder of the Edge and Edge Pro investment advisory newsletters.

He is an independent investment columnist with work appearing at Investorplace, The Fiscal Times, CBS News MoneyWatch, MSN Money, Yahoo Finance, and Dow Jones MarketWatch. He started covering the markets and the economy in the media in 2008 in the midst of the greatest financial crisis in generations.

Previously, he was a senior research analyst with Markman Capital Insight, an advisory and money management firm, and a business consulting analyst with Moss Adams focusing on the financial-services industry.

Recent Articles

Why Financial SPDR ETF Is a Buy – Bank Earnings Better Than You Think

Mega banks JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Bank of America (BAC) have all reported better than expected earnings results -- only to be knocked to the ground by unimpressed investors. But here are the reasons the XLF ETF is a buy.

Stock Market’s Off Week – Is Another Correction for Investments Ahead?

It's been a touchy week for stocks: From Monday's high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has lost about -4%. So was that it? Just another dead-cat bounce within a downtrend measured from April's highs? Or is this just a temporary pullback within a new uptrend? So far, the evidence suggests the more optimistic scenario is playing out. And that makes the current dip a fantastic buying opportunity.

Plug into the Utility Sector and High Yield Dividend Stocks

With all the market volatility of the base few weeks, investors can be forgiven for seeking safety in high yield dividend stocks. Assets like Treasury bonds and gold have done well, too. But stocks that offer high dividend yields are powerful investments. Pepco Holdings (POM) offers a 6.8% yield, First Energy (FE) with a 6.1% yield, and Duke Energy (DUK) with a 6% yield.

Housing Market and Homebuilders – Is Now the Time to Buy Home Stocks?

What's up with housing stocks and homebuilders right now? With the governments homebuyer tax credit now expired and the economic recovery hitting something of a soft spot, many are worried what's next for the beleaguered housing market.

Simple Trading Strategies – Why the Bulls are Boss

Simple trading strategies always point to the need for a little perspective. And although stocks, ETF funds and other investments have lost some of the momentum that have pushed them higher since the June 8 low, investors can see evidence that continue to point to the heavens. Trading strategies that favor simple answers would rule now is the time to buy stocks and invest for your retirement.