Lawrence Meyers

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

Is Home Depot (HD) Stock a Better Bet Than Lowe’s?

Don't bother with the home improvement company stocks as they are too expensive.

Shield Yourself! 3 Protective Puts on Popular Stocks

Don't sell out of worrisome positions. Buy some cover and still have access to upside by purchasing protective puts on your stocks.

Disney Stock Is a Huge Buy After D23 Expo (DIS)

The expanding Star Wars universe is a good reason to hold Disney stock forever, but Star Wars is just one key to DIS's success for the next generation.

Go Long Netflix Stock, But Only as a Trade (NFLX)

Netflix stock is too volatile and too expensive to invest in, but is good for a trade for aggressive traders.

Buy El Pollo Loco Stock? Are You … Loco?

El Pollo Loco earnings depress Wall Street, sending LOCO stock to the floor in Friday trading. Don't pick this wing up off the floor.

7 True Value Stocks in This Overpriced Market

Grab these seven value stocks following unjustifiably steep selloffs and enjoy big returns over the next few years.

Looking Into the Future of Facebook Stock

Facebook stock is an advertising stock, not an internet stock. And while FB's growth is impressive, it's valuation is a little stretched.

3 Big-Money Covered Calls on Blue-Chip Stocks

Covered calls are a great way to enhance income on stocks you own or want to own. Here are three blue-chip stocks that are ripe for this kind of play.

Liberty Media: Confusing, But With Plenty of Cash Flow

You can't beat John Malone for his approach to holding businesses with impressive cash flow. And boy, does he have a lot.

3 Naked Puts With Generous Premiums

A little bit of volatility can go a long way. Sell naked puts against these quick-to-move stocks, and rake in the income.