Tim Melvin

InvestorPlace Contributor

Tim Melvin is a value investor, money manager and writer residing in Windermere, Fla. He has spent the last 27 years as in the financial services and investment industry as a broker, adviser and portfolio manager. He has also written and lectured extensively on the markets with his work appearing on RealMoney.Com, DailySpecualations.com and several other websites.

Recent Articles

3 Grossly Overpriced Stocks to Avoid or Sell

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 18, 2015

Betting on a perfect scenario is a fool's errand, but that's exactly what you're doing if you buy into one of these three overpriced stocks.

Listen to Private Equity and Focus on These 2 Sectors

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 17, 2015

Private equity firms offer a lot of wisdom about long-term value plays. Investors would be wise to pay attention.

Community Bank Stocks: How to Cash in From Banking Reforms

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 12, 2015

The current bank merger and acquisition wave is in the early stages of what should be a very long cycle for community bank stocks. A double compounding effect will help you cash in.

Insider Selling Casts a Cloud Over These Stocks

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 4, 2015

Safeguard your stock holdings by checking regularly to see if executives are engaging in insider selling. If several company officials are selling their stock, you should think about doing the same.

3 Stocks to Love Thanks to Insider Buying

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 30, 2015

A little confidence from corporate insiders can be a strong positive indicator, so we're looking at 3 stocks that have had some recent insider buying.