Ethan Roberts

Ethan Roberts

InvestorPlace Contributor

Ethan Roberts is a stock and real estate investor, and a financial writer. He has taught courses for more than a decade in the Jacksonville, Fla., area on investing for retirement and investing in residential real estate. Ethan is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of Florida and served as the real estate editor of a major newsletter, The Tycoon Report, for three years.

His articles on stocks, finance and real estate have also been featured on Reuters.com, Seeking Alpha, Market Greenhouse and many other financial Web sites. In 2010, he created Fast Profit Trades, a website primarily devoted to day trading and swing trading.

Follow him on Twitter: @FastProfitTrade.

Recent Articles

May Insider Report: Buying Points to Coal Opportunity

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

A look at insider trading for the month of May points to a couple of potential potholes, as well as a buying opportunity in the coal sector.

As Homeowners Tap Their Equity, Who Wins and Who Loses?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

If homeowners are smart, home equity can make for a convenient, low-cost way to borrow money ... which is also promising for banks and big-box stores.

The Housing Boom Continues — But Which Homebuilders to Buy?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you're looking to chase this trend, play the hot hand -- stick with the best players in the group.

Wait Before Hopping Into Home Depot

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

Home Depot just reported a strong Q1 that sent the stock up to new highs. If you're not in yet, though, now's not the time to make your move. Here's why.

Should Investors Hit the Brakes on Tesla?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tesla stock's 165% surge in a few months raises some big questions: Do you keep chasing TSLA higher? And if not, do you risk a potent long-term opportunity?

What Insider Trading Is Telling Us About Tiffany & Co.

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

The large insider buys of Tiffany stock would be a noteworthy buy signal ... except that they're coming right alongside recent heavy sales. So what does it mean for TIF?

‘Housewarming Party’ Continues in Q1

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

Housing prices continue to rise -- especially in the areas hit hardest during the market decline -- causing homeowners to feel the "wealth effect."

Don’t Be Fooled by Meaningless Insider Buys

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

Insider buying can be a great sign that a company has solid prospects. Still, not all activity is significant. Here's how to sort through it.

Opko Health’s Insider Buying: A Rx for Profits?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

Huge insider buying by Opko Health's CEO is a positive force, and the company itself has a diversified business, but an OPK investment still carries plenty of risk.

Dollar Tree Jumps, Has More Room to Grow

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor

Dollar Tree crushed earnings yesterday, showing that discount retailers have room to run. Plus, consumer sentiment and the stock's chart both scream 'buy.'

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