Articles by Paul Tracy

Forget Facebook... Buy This Instead

3/22/2012, 11:30 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, Investing Ideas

Twelve years ago, a total of $5 trillion in market value was lost when the "Dot-com" bubble burst. Many investors lost their life savings, their kid's college funds, or their... Read >>

The Most Hated Company on Earth Is Making Investors Rich

3/21/2012, 11:30 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, Investing Ideas

I can't think of a stock that's more hated. I've written about this company several times before. I've personally owned it for years. But just about every time I mention it, I end up... Read >>

This 14%-Yielder Teaches an Expensive Lesson

3/19/2012, 10:00 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, Investing Ideas

A few years ago, a small Canadian energy producer called Paramount Energy Trust sported a yield of close to 14%. That sort of yield would have been tempting to many investors. ... Read >>

Get 6%, 7% -- Even 10% Yields from these Global Bank Stocks

3/13/2012, 10:00 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, International

Last year was a disastrous year for global financial stocks. This year could be different. In the European Union (E.U.), banks underperformed every other industry group last year,... Read >>

Where to Find Yields Double Those in the U.S.

3/12/2012, 10:00 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, International, Investing Ideas

A couple of weeks ago, I told you about the enormous number of high-yielding stocks abroad. I think the amount of international dividend-payers out there is one of the market 's biggest... Read >>

This "Forever" Stock Just Doubled Its Dividend

3/5/2012, 11:30 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, Investing Ideas

If you've followed my past articles, then you already know that I invest exclusively in the world's greatest businesses -- the kind that dominate their markets and typically go out of their way... Read >>

The Safest International Dividend Payer on Earth

2/27/2012, 11:30 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, International

I've found what I think is one of the safest dividend-paying stocks on the planet. During the past year, this company earned $8.6 billion in profits. It only distributed $4.6 billion in... Read >>

The High Yields on These Global Oil and Metals Stocks Won't Last Long...

2/27/2012, 8:30 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, International

It's tried-and-true wisdom on Wall Street that yesterday's laggards are often tomorrow's outperformers. That's exactly what's shaping up for the energy, metals and basic materials... Read >>

17 Stocks Yielding 12% or More

2/15/2012, 11:30 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, International

Let's be honest. When you hear about a stock that yields 12% or more, your first thought should be that the company is probably a basket case that can't even turn a profit . If it's ... Read >>

The Biggest Income Investing Story in America

2/13/2012, 10:00 am from Paul Tracy in Investing, Commodities

Just a few short years ago, Williston, North Dakota, was a sleepy little agricultural town with a population of less than 15,000. But thanks to a recent economic boom, Williston has... Read >>