Tim Melvin

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

A Simple Path to Profits: Cheap, Growing Stocks

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

One great screen for value investors is looking for stocks to buy that are clearly adding value that is not yet recognized by the stock market.

2 Stocks That Put the ‘F’ in ‘Flawed’

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

By getting a good grasp on the value of companies, you can avoid 'capital destroyers' like these two stocks and protect your portfolio.

How to Avoid Value Traps

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

The difference between value stocks and value traps is lost money and opportunity. So fortify yourself against value traps using this stock screen.

2 Stocks to Play the Recovery in Europe

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

The European Commission expects Europe to start a very slow recovery next year, and these two stocks are great ways for investors to get in early.

3 Global Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Pass Up

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

This screen has produced a number of world-class gems -- and the three stocks uncovered today look set to provide healthy returns down the line.

2 Gems From the Rubble of the New-Low List

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's fashionable to peruse the new-high list, but I've had more success picking long-term winners by studying the new-low list for unfairly beaten-down names.

Yes, You Should Still Buy Coal Stocks

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Coal is not going away no matter how much people protest, so long-term investors should have some coal stocks in their portfolio.

This Materials Stock Should Make a Huge Comeback

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Materials stocks have taken a beating in 2013. But expected strengthening in China should push iron ore into a major resurgence.

Electric Utility Stocks Are Not Safe Right Now

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yield-seeking investors have been pushing electric utility stocks to unsustainable levels. Stay away.

2 Insurance Stocks for Great Dividend Growth

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor

For a well-balanced portfolio, investors should invest in dividend-growth stocks. These insurance companies are great candidates.

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