Jim Woods

Jim Woods

Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Jim Woods is the Editor-in-Chief of Successful Investing, Intelligence Report and Bullseye Stock Trader . He is a 20-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor.

His books include co-authoring “Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution” and “The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse.” He’s also ghostwritten many books and articles, as well as edited content for some of the investment industry’s biggest luminaries.

His articles have appeared on many leading financial websites, including InvestorPlace.com, Main Street Investor, MarketWatch, Street Authority, Human Events and many others. Jim formerly worked with Investor’s Business Daily founder William J. O’Neil, helping to author training courses in the CANSLIM stock-picking methodology.

In the five-year period from 2009 to 2014, the independent firm TipRanks ranked Jim the No. 4 financial blogger in the world (out of more than 9,000). TipRanks calculates that during that period, he made 378 successful recommendations out of 506 total, earning a success rate of 75% and a +16.3% average return per recommendation.

He is known in professional and personal circles as “The Renaissance Man” because his expertise includes such varied fields as composing and performing music, Western horsemanship, combat marksmanship, martial arts, auto racing and bodybuilding.

Jim holds a BA in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a former U.S. Army paratrooper. A self-described “radical for capitalism,” he celebrates the virtue of making money from his Southern California horse ranch.

Recent Articles

Bank of America (BAC) – 5 Reasons to Buy this Stock

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Bank of America (BAC) is one of the biggest financial stocks on Wall Street. And though financial regulatory reform is the order of the day, both on Wall Street and on Capitol Hill, there are plenty of reasons that Bank of America and BAC stock should perform very well for investors no matter what legislators lock down in the final bill. Here are five reasons investors should consider buying BAC.

14 Stocks to Buy Near New 52-Week Highs

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Some simple trading strategies involve buying oversold stocks with great numbers -- but another great investment strategy for your retirement money is to buy stocks with strength. There's no denying the market has been swept up in a wave of selling, and over the past eight weeks we've seen the S and P 500 descend about 11% off its April highs. As stocks now are officially in correction territory, investors may think it's the time to go bargain hunting.

5 Reasons McDonald’s (MCD) is a Stock to Buy

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

McDonald's (MCD) stock is one of the few blue chips that has really outperformed the market in recent months, with +11% gains in MCD stock year-to-date compared with a -3% slide in the broader market. And over the longer term, McDonald's strength is equally impressive, with McDonald's stock up over +21% in the last 24 months while the major indexes have lost about -20%. This is clearly a stock to buy, with great earnings and sales that proves McDonald's has staying power.

Dividend Stock Investing Quiz

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Dividend stock investing is making a comeback, and if you want to take advantage of this trend, then there a few things you need to know.

10 Things You Need to Know About the VIX

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

If you trade options, you need a good understanding of volatility and the VIX.

New Stock IPO Flurry Set for Summer (PRI, GRM, FNGN)

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Initial Public Offerings, or IPOs, were once the Holy Grail of prodigious profit potential for investors lucky enough to get in on the ground floor of the hottest new issues. Then the recession hit, and the IPO market dried up faster than a puddle of water in the Mojave Desert. All that has changed, however, as many high-profile new stock IPO plans are set for the next several months. Among the biggest IPO names are retailer Toys R Us, ratings agency Nielsen, options and commodities exchange CBOE, and perhaps the biggest IPO of all time, the Agriculture Bank of China.

Staples Inc. SPLS Earnings Stock Pick

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Staples Inc. (SPLS) is a great stock pick for any investment strategy right now. Staples earnings and SPLS sales were strong in a recent report, and trading strategies are favoring Staples stock after earnings.

Target Corp. – 5 Reasons to Buy TGT Stock

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

Discount retail stock Target (TGT) has been called the "cheap chic" store of choice for consumers seeking stylish goods at reasonably low prices. Over the years, the Target mix of style and discounts has made TGT stock a profitable bet for retail investors. TGT stock has been particularly strong over the past year with favorable earnings and sales numbers, as Target shares have climbed about 28% in the past 12 months.

DE Stock Earnings – 5 Reasons to Buy a Deere

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

On May 19, Deere & Co. (DE) showed just how powerful its brand is, as Deere earnings were just released for the company's most-recent quarter. Deere is a great stock to buy for these five investment reasons.

Target vs. Walmart – Which Retail Stock is Best After Earnings? (TGT, WMT)

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader

When it comes to discount retailers, there are usually two investment camps. One prefers the style and low prices offered by Target (TGT), and the other investment strategy will trade a little less style for the better prices offered by retail giant Walmart (WMT). This week we saw just how well each retail stock fared in terms of their most-recent earnings (Get more detail on Target earnings and Walmart earnings)

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