Nancy Zambell

Nancy Zambell

Nancy Zambell began as a securities analyst in the brokerage industry and now uses her expertise to educate fellow investors.

She uses a set of analysis tools that have proven themselves for decades. She looks for quality management, low debt, institutional ownership, a proven ability to grow sales and revenues in every economic climate, a sustainable business model and much more. Her goal is to stay far away from companies that are vulnerable to the business cycle, or have weak balance sheets or use hype or artifice to sustain a shaky business model.

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Recent Articles

5 Steps to Make an All-Weather Portfolio

Proper portfolio planning will protect you through bear markets and multiply your profits once the bulls ride through. These tips can help you prepare.

5 ETFs to Buy for Growth in 2012

Bets on leveraged debt and Treasuries were the golden ETFs of 2011 -- here are the funds investors should buy for 2012.

ETFs: Separating the Good from the Bad

ETFs have evolved from a small, vanilla lot to a robust cornucopia of sectors, weightings and leverages. With proper guidance, you can find the right fit.

ETFs: Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?

An explosion in exchange-traded funds' popularity in 2011 sent out plenty of shrapnel. Here's how to navigate the growing minefield.

Protect Your Portfolio From Wall Street Tricks

Here are several common ways investors can be hoodwinked -- and how you can prevent that from happening.