Ethan Roberts

Ethan Roberts

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

Homebuilders Hedge Their Bets for 2013

Facing conflicting housing trends, builders try a safe approach by moving into apartment and condo construction as well as single-family homes.

Insider Selling: When Is It a Warning?

It doesn't always mean investors should head for the exits. Here are the signs that say you can ignore insider selling and the signs that say 'take cover!'

New Single-Family REITs: Promising but Risky

Two recent IPOs have the makings to be big winners -- if their earnings and dividends deliver.

Family Dollar No Bargain Despite Beatdown

Family Dollar got viciously beaten down Thursday after a poor quarterly earnings report, but despite a double-digit discount, FDO still isn't a bargain.

Real Estate in 2013: A More Selective Market

After 2012, a slow recovery is more likely than a sharp rebound. Investors should play close attention to developing trends and the companies that can benefit.