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 Dividend Stocks With Enough Free Cash Flow to Afford Their High Yields

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

5 dividend stocks with enough free cash flow to afford their high yields. These stocks have FCF to cover the stocks' dividend yields of 9 to 10% even after the expected downturn.

BP Needs to Cut Debt to Protect Its Attractive 10%-plus Dividend Yield

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

BP needs to reduce debt, but its 10% dividend yield is very attractive. BP stock could benefit from lower leverage and asset sales, but either way, the dividend is secure.

Wells Fargo Offers Great Value With Its 6.8% Dividend Yield

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Wells Fargo offers great value with its 6.8% dividend yield. WFC stock has an attractive dividend yield as the dividend is likely to pass the upcoming Federal Reserve stress test.

Virgin Galactic Will Keep Losing Money for a Good While

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Virgin Galactic is likely to lose money for a good while. Don't buy SPCE stock unless you want to lose money in this highly speculative stock.

Marathon Oil Will Recover Just Fine and MRO Stock Offers Great Value

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Marathon Oil will recover just fine and MRO stock offers great value. MRO has a healthy balance sheet and ample FCF to cover its dividend. MRO stock has upside of 50% or more

5 Stocks to Buy That Professors Graham and Dodd Would Love

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

These 5 stocks to buy are names that Professors Graham and Dodd would love. Each company has high net cash and looks undervalued here.

Keep Southwest Airlines Grounded for Now

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

It's all about the second half for Southwest Airlines. What lies ahead for LUV stock depends on how well bookings pick up later this year.

Microsoft’s Massive Cash Flow, Despite The Downturn, Makes It a Buy

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Microsoft's massive cash flow despite the downturn makes it a thriver. The company will rebound quickly as its free cash flow covers its dividends and buybacks.

IBIO Stock may be a Hot Coronavirus Play, but Don’t Count on it Rising

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

IBIO stock is a hot coronavirus play, but don't count on it rising. The equity line of credit deal it signed with Lincoln Park Capital will likely lead to a lower stock price.

Carnival Corp Is Amassing Cash to Survive With No Cruises

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Carnival Corp is amassing cash to survive without cruises and customers. CCL stock reflects the new reality - no cash flow but lots of expenses until at least late 2020.

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