Mark R. Hake

Mark R. Hake

CFA

Mark R. Hake, CFA is a financial analyst and entrepreneur. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) for 31 years and has owned his own investment management and investment research firms that focused on value stocks, both in the U.S. and overseas.

Mark writes over 600 articles per year on stocks, cryptos, SPACs, convertibles, ETFs, and other financial securities. He has been ranked with 5 stars by TipRanks.com (under “Mark R. Hake”) with an average return of over 22% annually and #36 out of 8,116 writers. Presently he authors articles on Medium.com and other sites.

Mark also invests in public and private equities and has acted as a hedge fund manager and portfolio manager for various money management firms. He has also acted as CFO and Chief Strategy Officer for several fin-tech and software companies.

You can follow Mark on LinkedIn and on TipRanks.

Recent Articles

5 Cheap Foreign Stocks That Are Perfect for Dividend Investors

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

You can't travel the world right now, but you can search foreign stocks for great income. Here are five cheap stocks worth your money now.

Don’t Buy The Trade Desk Stock Now Despite Its Growth Story

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Yes, The Trade Desk is a fast-growing company, but its valuation reflects that. Wait for TTD stock to come back down before buying in.

Shopify’s Growth Rate Isn’t Enough to Justify Buying Shares Now

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Shopify stock is priced for perfection. Here's why investors should wait for a better time to buy shares despite their growth rate.

Halliburton’s 6.7% Dividend Yield Is an Excellent Bargain

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

The Halliburton stock 6.7% dividend yield is a great bargain. Management has taken cost-cutting actions to secure the dividend with existing FCF

Don’t Buy Amazon Stock Now Near Its All-Time High

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Amazon stock trades at a premium, but it may not be worth it. Investors should demand results, and profits, before buying shares.

Chesapeake Energy Stock Is Worthless Now

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Chesapeake Energy is dead money, and CHK stock is likely worthless. Here's why you won't be making any money with this company.

Exxon’s Safe Dividend Yield Makes XOM Stock Very Attractive

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Exxon Mobil stock is worth more than its current stock price. Its dividend is stable and the dividend yield should continue to fall.

Don’t Rush to Buy Delta Air Lines Stock at Current Prices

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Delta Air Lines is running out of options to get the cash it needs. If you're thinking about DAL stock, don't rush to buy it at steep prices.

Abandon Ship as Royal Caribbean Sails Closer to Insolvency

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Stay away from RCL stock as it seeks solutions. Its latest update provided little information to help investors judge if it is effectively insolvent.

Marathon Oil’s Dividend Cut Is a Warning to Investors

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Marathon Oil sacrificed its dividend to keep a good credit rating. MRO stock will suffer as a result, as investors question its priorities.

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