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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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| Gary | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
| james | 10/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jon | 09/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I know it has been some time ..... |
| Dave | 08/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. You have no idea how ..... |
| Ruben | 06/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, this was very ..... |
Recent Answers from Steve Hach
2009-11-11 Series EE Bonds:
Hi Gary, sorry for the delay, I answered this and forgot to hit "send" after the spell check. Your best bet for bonds is to go to the Treasury website here: http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds_eeratesa
2009-11-08 Penny Stocks/Investing for beginners:
Gary, the quick answer is "yes," all of the major stock trading services allow you to purchase and manage stocks with little hassle. Etrade, scottrade, tdameritrade, etc will all work at a considerable
2009-10-03 beginning:
James, Successful investing takes discipline, education, and patience. A plan should be established and strictly followed for decades. My suggestion is to spend the next six months researching. Start
2009-09-27 investment:
Rajesh, to invest in US stocks you need an account with a US stock broker. There are many such brokers available on the internets--etrade, scottrade, firsttrade, etc. As long as your local host
2009-08-24 Allocation:
Hi Dave, Given your question, it seems to me there are only two possible answers: 1. move to cash/"safe" bonds and out of equities. 2. short equities. If you had iron-clad knowledge of the
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