Lawrence Meyers

InvestorPlace Contributor

Lawrence Meyers is the founder and editor of The Liberty Portfolio.

Lawrence is also CEO of PDL Broker, which brokers financing, strategic investments, and distressed asset purchases between private equity firms and businesses of all stripes.

He was the first U.S. journalist to cover the payday loan sector for The Motley Fool. He has been a frequent contributor to Seeking Alpha, LearnBonds.com, WyattResearch.com, and American Banker. Lawrence has more than 20 years of practical investing experience, and has covered stocks across virtually every sector of the market. He is one of the nation’s experts on consumer credit, and frequently consults for hedge funds and private equity via his Council Member status at Gerson Lehman Group, and as a member of Coleman Research Group’s Executive Forum. His op-eds and letters to the editor have appeared in more than two dozen major newspapers.

Recent Articles

Crash Protection Strategy: 6 ETFs to Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

ETFs can be an effective tool in hedging your portfolio in a market crash. Here are six funds you can use to protect your backside.

Should You Go Wild on BWLD?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

BWLD stock roared as earnings came in strong. It looks a bit pricey, even for a growth stock, but could it be the next big restaurant stock?

Regal Cinemas: Movie Theater King for Sale

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

RGC stock is up as the company announces it is looking for a buyer. Find out why Regal Cinemas is such a great investment.

3 Covered Calls to Make Bank on Blue Chips

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Covered calls on blue chips are in season thanks to volatility driving up options premiums. Here's a look at trades on MCD, MMM and GE.

Buy Airline Stocks on Ebola Dips

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ebola fears hurt airline stocks in recent weeks. Expect stocks to drop again, and be sure to buy them when they do.

Oh, Snap! Snap-On Is A Great Boring Investment

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Companies that make machines and tools are always in demand, and that's why SNA stock is a good bet.

HLSS: A High-Yield Mortgage Play Without Mortgage Risk

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

HLSS has a business model that allows for reliable revenue from mortgage servicing fees, but with limited credit and valuation risk from the asset base. And it yields more than 10%.

3 Safe, Reliable Utility Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

These three safe utility stocks offer things like generous dividends, power diversification or just steady cash and operations.

The Best ETF for Large-Cap Growth

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

What's the best ETF for large-cap growth? It depends on your risk tolerance, so we found three for you to pick from.

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks to Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

These dividend stocks were getting knocked down long before Wall Street got wobbly, and now they're bargains worth examining.

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