
David Moadel
David Moadel proudly serves as the Chief Analyst and Opportunity Researcher for PortfolioWealthGlobal.com as well as a financial writer for CrushTheStreet.com and InvestorPlace.com. David is also active on multiple social media platforms, with tens of thousands of followers on YouTube, Twitter, StockTwits, and other popular sites. His YouTube channel educates and informs a loyal crowd of followers on topics ranging from cryptocurrencies to stocks, options, precious metals, bonds, futures, and other areas of finance. With a master's degree in education and decades of investing experience, David has the financial know-how and a passion for teaching that has boosted the bottom line of countless clients. Focusing on data rather than emotions, David is always on the lookout for new pathways to financial freedom. Count on David for wealth-building strategies and resources for investors and traders of all financial backgrounds.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
More From David Moadel

How to Profit When the Stock Market Goes Down
Beginners in the stock market tend to think about investing as buying stocks and making money when those stocks go up. But it’s not the only way.

AMD Stock’s Breathtaking Run Could Be Ending Soon
The poster child of momentum plays this year has been AMD stock. But will it fall off a cliff after this year’s impressive momentum?

Retirement Investing: Yes, You Can Do It Yourself
Investing for retirement has its own unique characteristics. Your priorities change, and so should your investing strategies.

How to Profit from Stock Market Sector Rotation
Trends and fashions come and go in life and in the stock market. To make money from sector rotation, you’ll want to follow these steps.

Is Bitcoin Dominance a Threat to Altcoins?
Let’s be honest about Bitcoin (BTC) versus other coins. Bitcoin dominance means BTC is the most popular and recognized cryptocurrency in the world.

Can Target Save Toys R Us from the Retail Graveyard?
Target has just announced a partnership with Toys R Us parent company Tru Kids Brands to manage online sales and order fulfillment.

The GM Strike Presents a Prime Buying Opportunity
The news is all over the financial front pages: General Motors (GM) is facing its first large-scale strike since 2007, and shareholders aren’t too pleased.

Picking Your First Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide
I’ve coached a lot of people throughout the years on how to pick the right stocks to buy. Now I’m sharing this handy guide to help beginner investors.

How to Diversify Your Portfolio in a Few Easy Steps
For steady income without devastating drawdowns, you have to diversify your portfolio. But where exactly do you start?

How to Make Money with Dividend Investing
If you’re an income investor, I’ve got a strategy for you. Dividend investing is a time-tested way to grow your account over the long haul.

Is Walmart the Ultimate Recession-Proof Stock?
Walmart (WMT) has a long history and strong brand name recognition. But is there reason to believe WMT stock could actually withstand an economic meltdown?

4 Bad Habits Keeping You from Becoming Wealthy
Habits are a huge but underappreciated part of wealth building. It’s the little things you do on a daily basis that determine your future.

Tax Prep Tips for Investors
Even if you hire a professional to file your income taxes, there are still things you’ll need to consider. Here are my tax prep tips for fellow investors.

Did YouTube Delete Bitcoin Videos in a ‘Crypto Purge’?
A large number of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency videos on YouTube went missing, prompting many users to ask questions about what happened.

Bitcoin Year in Review and 2020 Forecast
I wouldn’t call 2019 a sea of tranquility for Bitcoin. But at least it wasn’t as much of a roller-coaster ride as the two preceding years.

PayPal Abandons Facebook’s Libra: Could Others Follow?
PayPal announced its withdrawal from the 28-member team of Facebook’s Libra Project. Libra has received criticism from the public and private sectors.

What Are Penny Stocks, and Can They Make You Money?
Newcomers to the stock market often dream of fast profits but don’t have large investing accounts. Then they hear about this thing called “penny stocks.”

A Beginner’s Guide to Gold and Silver Investing
Investing in silver and gold isn’t for everybody, but precious metals can be a great option. Learn more about your options—from physical metals to ETFs.

Is China’s Cryptocurrency Test Due to the ‘Zuckerberg Effect’?
Could China’s government-sponsored digital asset threaten Bitcoin? And how much of it can we trace back to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg?

Why Is Bitcoin Stuck in a Holding Pattern?
If there’s one thing critics and fans agree on when it comes to Bitcoin, it’s the volatility factor. The moves are big, and timid investors need not apply.

How Long Will the Bitcoin Rout Last?
After hanging out near the $10,000 level for a while and testing investors’ patience, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has made headlines once again—but not in a good way.

Should China’s Crypto Crackdown Keep You from Bitcoin?
If you’re going to invest in a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, you’d better toughen up. This kind of investing is not for the faint of heart.

Is Tim Draper ‘Crypto Crazy’ after Huge Bitcoin Prediction?
An early investor in Twitter and Tesla, billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper expects to see Bitcoin reach $250,000 in 2022 or 2023.

‘Medicare for All’ Is No Reason to Drop Healthcare Stocks
While the media caters to Millennial preferences, there’s one economic sector that’s shifting to a more seasoned crowd: healthcare stocks.

Red Alert for Green Stocks: Aurora and Cannabis Calamity
It’s been quite the whipsaw week for cannabis stocks, to put it mildly. First, there was the “Drake spike.” Then came the earnings disappointments.

Alibaba Beats Expectations with Blockbuster Singles’ Day
Singles’ Day might sound like a Tinder promotion, but it’s actually the Chinese equivalent to the biggest shopping day of the year in the US—Black Friday.

After a Wild Week, Is It Safe to Buy Nio Stock?
Encouraging news and upward price action could signal a turnaround for Nio stock, but don’t get ahead of yourself. Nio’s future remains uncertain.

Kraft Heinz Stock: Glimmer of Hope, or Dead Cat Bounce?
To call Kraft Heinz stock (KHC) “unloved” in 2019 would be the understatement of the year. But is a turnaround in the cards?

Chevron Stock Could Enter the ‘Buy’ Zone Soon
Chevron stock (XOM) closely relates to oil prices, so investors sometimes use this highly liquid, well-regarded stock as a trading vehicle for oil.

GM Headline Parade Continues with Truck, SUV Recall
For decades, investors have considered General Motors a “safety stock” due to its low beta. Now the GM recall and recent strike are challenging that notion.

Are Mastercard’s Earnings Results a Win for America?
Mastercard just posted a solid earnings beat. It’s been a blockbuster Q3 for payment companies, with Visa and American Express beating projections, too.

Microsoft Is at a Historic High: Is It Still Worth Buying?
You can’t argue with success, and Microsoft shareholders have enjoyed market-beating gains this year. Whether this can continue is questionable.

Amazon Stock Survived an Earnings Miss—What Next?
Amid a third-quarter earnings season where nearly 80% of megacap stocks beat analysts’ estimates, Amazon’s (AMZN) miss was shocking.

Are These 3 Cheap Stocks Must-Owns at Current Prices?
I love a good bargain, and my contrarian nature mandates that I buy cheap stocks when everyone else is freaking out. Here are three to look at.

3M Earnings Postmortem: Were Analysts Too Harsh?
With the final bell ringing for the trading day and 3M (MMM) stock closing down approximately 4%, there’s a distinct sense of disappointment in the air.

Snap Earnings: Stock Tumbles despite Better Engagement
Today’s Snap earnings (SNAP) are a textbook example of how irrational, or at least unpredictable, market reactions can be.

Intel Earnings: Q3 Expectations Both High and Low
Thursday, October 24 marks a huge day for Intel (INTC) investors. The chip and GPU giant is set to report its third-quarter 2019 earnings after the closing bell.

Boeing Stock Grounded amid 737 MAX Bombshell
Boeing is set to release earnings on Wednesday, and CEO Dennis Muilenburg is preparing to testify before Congress. Not a good time for a massive scandal.

Will SNAP Stock Rise above Its IPO Price after Earnings?
The Q3 Snap earnings report is due on October 22. So could a positive surprise be enough to send Snap stock back toward its original price?

Is 3M’s Biggest-Ever Acquisition Worth the Cost?
3M (MMM) recently spent $6.7 billion to acquire Acelity, a medical-tech company with concentrations in specialized surgical applications and wound care.

T-Mobile–Sprint Merger: Time to Buy the Stocks?
You might support the T-Mobile–Sprint merger or you might not. But it will probably happen either way, so why not profit from the telecom event of the decade?

Apple Stock: Still a Buy at an All-Time High?
Ever since it was rejected at the $230 resistance level in August of last year, Apple (AAPL) stock has struggled to get its mojo back.

With Slashed Value, Is Nio Stock Dead in the Water?
Nio stock has lost half of its value in the past week, and it’s notched a new record low that’s well below its IPO price. Should you cut your losses?

Why Did Apple CEO Tim Cook Slam Private Cryptos?
Apple CEO Tim Cook dashed all hopes of a proprietary virtual crypto for the foreseeable future. Here’s why he’s “not comfortable with the idea.”

Leaked Zuckerberg Recording: Highlights for FB Investors
The Verge published both the audio and text of previously unreleased recordings with CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaking frankly with some employees.

Ex-Fed Official Says Crypto Won’t Replace US Dollar
Former Fed official Simon Potter seemed to side with Trump and Powell, critiquing crypto and defending fiat money. Is he right to take this position?

Buying Nike Stock: Should You ‘Just Do It’?
Talk about a turnaround! After a swing and a miss in its July earnings report, Nike (NKE) is now the comeback kid. But is NKE stock still a buy?

Verizon and Wells Fargo Are Getting on the Blockchain
Verizon (VZ) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are taking steps to integrate blockchain technology into their business models. Here’s why.

WeWork’s Failed IPO: What’s Really Worrying Investors
The We Company has pulled the plug on WeWork’s IPO. Are prospective investors worried that Adam Neumann will end up being another Elon Musk?

Could Nio Be a Better Buy than Tesla?
I’ve been pounding the table for a while on Nio (NIO) stock as a viable alternative to the rather richly priced Tesla (TSLA).

Netflix-Disney-Apple Streaming War: Really about Price?
Disney, Netflix, and Apple are competing with rival streaming services. But has the streaming war really morphed into a price war? And if so, who’s winning?

Netflix Stock Is a Risky but Smart Bet on Edgy Content
The release date for Disney+ is coming up, making Netflix a riskier bet. However, Netflix has a certain edge that Disney simply can’t replicate.

Will Facebook Dating Make Investors Fall for FB Stock?
Facebook Dating is a bold move that flies in the face of the company’s data privacy scandals. The feature could have a considerable impact on FB investors.

Will Harry Markopolos’s Allegations against GE Stick?
Madoff whistleblower Harry Markopolos has GE in his sights, and he’s armed with 175 pages and a website dedicated solely to his newfound cause.

Investors’ Obsession with Yield Curve Inversion
You’ve likely heard about it in the financial press recently: this ominous, notorious thing called the “yield curve inversion.”

Why Ex-CEO Bruce Linton Still Believes in Canopy Growth
Few news items this summer jolted the legalized cannabis industry quite like the termination of former co-CEO Bruce Linton from Canopy Growth Corp.

NIO Stock at Bargain Price amid Battery Recall, Sales Slump
Nio Inc. (NIO) has disrupted the automotive space since 2014 but only made waves in the market since its IPO. Investors have suffered numerous setbacks.