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

As Bad as It Has Been, DIS Stock Will Likely Get Worse

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Disney's business is frozen but the stock could drop further. DIS stock reflects the company's almost complete shutdown, but its brand value may not help it from sinking.

Chesapeake Energy Is Headed Towards Bankruptcy

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Don't be fooled - Chesapeake Energy is headed towards bankruptcy. CHK stock will be worthless in bankruptcy since creditors will likely receive all or most of the equity.

Halliburton Might Cut Its Dividend, But the Pundits Could Be Wrong

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Halliburton might cut its dividend, but the pundits could be wrong. Don't rely on conventional wisdom that a high yield always means the dividend will be cut. FCF will likely cover the dividend.

GE Stock Will Languish as Ample Liquidity Ensures Conglomerate’s Survival

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

General Electric will survive based on ample liquidity but the stock will languish. GE stock will rebound slowly, given its aviation and credit risk issues, even after the recession ends.

Chevron has Put a Priority on Protecting Its Big, Fat Dividend

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Because management will protect its dividend as a top priority, Chevron stock is worth significantly more as a result. It trades at the highest yield in four years.

5 Solid Stocks With Reliable Dividend and Buyback Programs

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

These five companies have made it clear they won't cut dividends or buybacks any time soon, and with programs that were solid before the pandemic, they could be just what your portfolio needs right now.

Ford’s Dividend Could Return By Year-End If the Downturn Peaks Soon

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

F stock will rebound as orders pick up in H2 2020. Ford's dividend could return by year-end if the downturn peaks soon.

Exxon’s Safe Dividend Makes XOM Stock a Bargain Right Now

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Exxon's safe dividend gives XOM stock a bargain 9.8% yield. The $3.48 dividend is safe if Exxon cuts its capex spending, making the 9.8% yield a rare bargain.

TJX Is Likely to Reverse Dividend Cuts Soon

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

TJX will rebound based on the company's liquidity moves. However, TJX stock will recover only if the dividend cut is kept to one quarter.

Zillow’s Strategy of Flipping Houses for Growth Doesn’t Look so Smart

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

Zillow wants to buy houses to grow but so far it's a bust. ZG stock may not reach its highs if the home-buying business keeps losing money.

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