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Expertise
I can field general questions about the stock market and investing. The best ways to analyze stocks for investing, general financial questions about the markets, and questions about companies.
Experience in the area
I am a research analyst for a quantitative stock market research firm. I also have extensive research, writing, and teaching experience in the field of US history with an emphasis on US foreign policy and international relations.
Publications
Various newspaper Op-Eds "Cold War in South Florida Historic Research Study" US Park Service, 2004
Education/Credentials
BA in US History and French MA in US History PhD ABD in US History
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Al | 01/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A very quick, clear, concise answer. I ..... |
| Michael | 12/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much Steve, for your ..... |
| mike | 09/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot. |
| Eleanor | 08/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Much appreciated-- and I agree with you ..... |
| lee | 06/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the info! |
Recent Answers from Steve Hach
2012-01-10 how can a stock lose money and go up?:
Hi Al, Because the market is not totally rational and efficient. But, it is always right. So, you can have big earnings and it will go down, and vice versa. One thing to keep in mind, investors seem
2011-10-26 Early withdrawal from 401k for down payment:
Hi Dac, I do agree with your thinking on the condo or rental property. This can be a very good idea as long as the local market is cheap. However, I am not an expert on the taxes of the 401k. I
2011-10-04 T bills and Bonds:
Hi Sonia, I think this is a semantic language problem perhaps. All of the US Government securities are backed by the US. Typically "long bond" is used to talk about the longer-term bonds. For
2011-09-11 Trying to understand earnings per share:
The shares are always priced according to what the market thinks they are worth. Announced earnings may lead to a rally or a fall in the stock's price depending on how the market views them. Just because
2011-09-01 Trying to understand earnings per share:
Hi Mike, sorry for the delay, I was in an accident and have been out of work for a while. EPS means earnings per share. It is the company earnings divided by the number of shares once preferred
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