
Mark R. Hake, CFA
Mark R. Hake, CFA, is a Chartered Financial Analyst and entrepreneur. He has been writing on stocks for over six years and has also owned his own investment management and research firms focused on U.S. and international value stocks, for over 10 years. In addition, he worked on the buy side for investment firms, hedge funds, and investment divisions of insurance companies for the past 36 years. Lately, he is also working as Chief Strategy Officer for a tech start-up company, Foldstar Inc, based in Princeton, New Jersey.
Latest articles by Mark R. Hake, CFA
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Best Cash Cows to Buy
Cash cows bring in loads of free cash flow that help them sustain dividends and buybacks – and generate long-term value for investors.
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Best Retirement Stocks to Buy Now
The best retirement stocks ideally have attractive dividends that can be sustained. This can lead to steady income and long-term value for retirees.
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What Is Market Cap?
What is market cap? Here we discuss the basics, significance and related issues of the metric that is often used to gauge a company's size and value.
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What Are Defensive Stocks?
What are defensive stocks? They are a worthy addition to any well-rounded portfolio. Here, we take a closer look at what they are and how to find the best ones.
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What Is Dividend Investing?
Dividend investing is a profitable and proven method to generate solid long-term returns. But investors must be tactical when choosing the best dividend stocks.
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What Are Dividend Stocks?
Dividend-paying companies are a wise addition to most portfolios, but not all are created equal. Here, we answer the question "what are dividend stocks," and explain how to find the best ones.
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6 Stock Splits to Have on Your Radar
stocks While stock splits mean nothing in terms of the valuation of a company, they can create opportunities for tactical investors.
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What Is a Stock Buyback?
Stock buybacks are one way for public companies to return capital to shareholders. But what is a stock buyback, and why are they so prevalent?
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What Is the Dow Jones?
The Dow Jones index is made up of 30 large-cap stocks and is used to measure the performance of the equity market.
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Bull Markets vs Bear Markets: The Differences Explained
No one can predict when markets will rise or fall, but it's good to be aware of the differences between bull markets vs bear markets.
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Best Defensive Stocks to Buy Now
Investors are concerned about the financial sector and the economy, but these best defensive stocks have risk-averse traits that can help calm those fears.
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