There are 18 firms in the S&P 500 that don't earn a single point from our IDEAL rating system. But you can still profit from them. Read More
Jim Pearce is the Chief Investment Strategist of Personal Finance, our flagship publication, and manages two trading services, PF Pro and Mayhem Trader. He began his career as a stockbroker in 1983 and over the years has managed client investment portfolios for major banks, brokerage firms, and investment advisors. Jim earned a BA from The College of William & Mary and the CFP designation from the College of Financial Planning.
Analyst Articles
These 10 stocks earn a perfect score for value even though the market is at record highs and appears poised for a correction. Read More
Six months ago, I issued "My 5 Predictions for Investors in 2019.” Now that we’re halfway through the year, let’s see how I’m doing so far. Read More
Here are four stocks suitable for an “Independence Day” portfolio to capitalize on all-American themes. Read More
Regardless of who ends up buying HHC, its dissolution should come as welcome relief to its weary shareholders. Read More
This strategy produces a steady stream of income that exceeds what you can earn from bonds, with less risk. Read More
This trade is less speculative than buying shares of Beyond Meat and hoping your investment doesn't get flame-broiled. Read More
Will the new entity Truist, resulting from the merger of SunTrust and BB&T, appeal to customers and investors shaken by banking scandals? Read More
We added global health care conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) to our Growth Portfolio eight years ago. Since then, it has returned more than 160% in dividends and share price appreciation. However, JNJ has been stagnant for the past eighteen months, slightly worse than the overall stock market. Weighing… Read More
A new law says the best interests of the client must supersede the financial interests of the person making the recommendation. Read More