The news media typically emphasize the Dow when talking about the stock market, but that's short-sighted. Read More
Scott Chan moved from China to the U.S. with family at the age of ten. He passed the rigorous entrance exam and attended the merit-based Stuyvesant High School, widely held to be best public school in New York City. He earned undergraduate degrees from New York University followed by an MBA degree from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.
Shortly thereafter Scott partnered with Dr. Stephen Leeb on numerous financial publications. Today, he serves as the lead analyst for Real World Investing and The Complete Investor.
Mr. Chan is an avid baseball fan and enjoys outdoor activities in his spare time. A multicultural person, he reads Chinese and speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese.
Analyst Articles
Writing options is a powerful way to boost your portfolio's return, but first consider these key risks. Read More
Selling puts is a good way to generate extra cash. However, using an extra hedge can protect you against downside. Read More
Mergers and acquisitions can pay off for shareholders, but not always. Here are the opportunities and caveats of corporate M&A. Read More
A key rule of investing is to diversify. However, don't assume that diversification simply means you should buy a variety of investments. Read More
In margin accounts, you can bet against stocks by shorting or buying puts. Here are the pros and cons. Read More
Rolling is a powerful tactic to keep in your arsenal when trading options. Let's take a look at some examples during this volatile time. Read More
The market decline and oil crash have hurt renewable energies stocks. But they'll recover. Here's one stand-out solar play. Read More
Inverse ETFs offer a way to hedge or bet against the market. They've worked well lately, but here are a few caveats. Read More
It's been a scary fall for stocks. However, over the long run, stocks still make the superior investment to bonds. Read More