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

Consumer Staples Aren’t So Stable

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2014

As the market grows more volatile, pundits have been extolling the virtues of consumer staples. But a closer look at the sector shows sky-high valuations.

Looking for Yield? Buy This Bargain Income Stock

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2014

Traditional income sources continue to be hampered by low yields in the bond markets. But these bargain stocks offer high yield and price appreciation.

Stocks to Buy: 2 Miners Too Cheap to Pass Up

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2014

Gold and silver miners have been beaten down, lately, but that means mining stocks are sitting at attractively cheap valuations.

Healthcare Stocks Are Tempting, But Don’t Buy Just Yet

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 10, 2014

Healthcare stocks have dipped lower for the past month, which might seem like a buying opportunity. But long-term investors should wait for a better bargain.

Think Big Tech Stocks Are Safe? Think Again

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 9, 2014

Big tech stocks are often heralded as safe havens for market downturns. But stocks like MSFT and INTC aren't as safe as you may think.

Buy These 3 Energy Stocks and Ride the Rise in Prices

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 7, 2014

Oil and natural gas prices are sitting very low, so start buying now. As prices for those resources rise, so will the energy stocks that produce them.

Buyer Beware – Utility Stocks Are a Bad Play Right Now

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 2, 2014

I've made lots of shrewd buys in the utility stocks space, but I'm not holding a single one right now. Wait for valuations to fall back to earth before dipping a toe in.