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Nathan Reiff, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Nathan Reiff
About The Author

Nathan Reiff

Contributing Author

Fundamental analysis, ETFs, Consumer Staples

Experience

Nathan Reiff has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

Areas of Expertise

Fundamental analysis, ETFs, economic terminology, technology, retail, consumer staples, alternative energy, real estate, dividends, cryptocurrencies, blockchain

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Master of Music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Past Experience

Long-time contributor to Investopedia and Decrypt on topics ranging from analysis of top stocks across sectors or industries to top ETFs, cryptocurrencies, AI, and more.

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Latest Articles by Nathan Reiff

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March 23, 2025 5:00 AM ET

3 ETFs to Ride the VIX Surge During Market Volatility

Nathan Reiff

With investor uncertainty comes an opportunity to invest in ETFs targeting the VIX—the fear index—although these funds carry unusual risks.

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Read 3 ETFs to Ride the VIX Surge During Market Volatility
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March 20, 2025 5:37 AM ET

3 Semiconductor Stocks Flying Under the Radar—But Not for Long

Nathan Reiff

Three often-overlooked semiconductor names may be a better bet for investors concerned about NVDA's share price decline in recent weeks.

NASDAQ:ARMNASDAQ:ASMLNASDAQ:LRCX
Read 3 Semiconductor Stocks Flying Under the Radar—But Not for Long
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March 19, 2025 9:15 AM ET

D-Wave and Quantum Supremacy: Implications For Investors

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave achieved quantum supremacy, beating even major tech firms to a landmark technological breakthrough—but what does it mean for investors?

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read D-Wave and Quantum Supremacy: Implications For Investors
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March 18, 2025 6:30 AM ET

2 Shorted Stocks Under Fire: Do Bulls or Bears Have It Right?

Nathan Reiff

Two heavily shorted stocks—SOUN and PLUG—may offer a case for bullish investors as well, depending on their risk tolerance and time horizon.

NASDAQ:SOUNNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:PLUG
Read 2 Shorted Stocks Under Fire: Do Bulls or Bears Have It Right?
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March 17, 2025 6:22 AM ET

Maximize Your Dividends With These 3 High-Yield ETFs

Nathan Reiff

Investors seeking passive income without a focus on dividend stocks individually may find these three unique ETFs appropriate.

NYSEARCA:SPQNYSEARCA:RSSLNYSEARCA:TMET
Read Maximize Your Dividends With These 3 High-Yield ETFs
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March 17, 2025 5:45 AM ET

3 Unique and Dominant Consumer Staples ETF Plays

Nathan Reiff

If standard consumer staples exposure doesn't appeal, these three funds provide unique perspectives on a traditional defensive maneuver.

NYSEARCA:CLIXNYSEARCA:XLPNASDAQ:DLTR
Read 3 Unique and Dominant Consumer Staples ETF Plays
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March 16, 2025 5:00 AM ET

3 Stocks With High ROE and Market-Beating Growth Potential

Nathan Reiff

High-ROE companies may be more easily able to generate profit for shareholders; these three firms maintain a high ROE despite broader market concerns.

NASDAQ:PSIXNASDAQ:CENXNASDAQ:DCBO
Read 3 Stocks With High ROE and Market-Beating Growth Potential
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March 12, 2025 6:41 AM ET

3 Investments to Consider as China’s Market Heats Up

Nathan Reiff

Chinese stocks may be poised for further growth this year: these individual stocks and China-focused ETFs may be worth a closer look.

NASDAQ:JDNASDAQ:GDSNASDAQ:MCHI
Read 3 Investments to Consider as China’s Market Heats Up
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March 11, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Top 3 Utilities Stocks Powering Up as Recession Fears Rise

Nathan Reiff

Three utilities firms may stand out to investors seeking a refuge amid concerns about an impending recession, although each has a different profile.

NYSE:CWTNASDAQ:CWCONYSE:VST
Read Top 3 Utilities Stocks Powering Up as Recession Fears Rise
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March 10, 2025 7:45 AM ET

Silver Pushes Past Gold This Year, These Stocks Will Capitalize

Nathan Reiff

Three companies focusing primarily on silver mining may appeal to investors looking to capitalize on the metal's strong performance in 2025.

NYSE:HLNYSE:AGTSE:AG
Read Silver Pushes Past Gold This Year, These Stocks Will Capitalize
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March 10, 2025 7:27 AM ET

These 3 Q1 Earnings Winners Will Go Higher

Nathan Reiff

Despite a lackluster earnings season for many companies, these three firms stood out and exhibited signs of likely future growth as a bonus.

NASDAQ:MUNASDAQ:STXNYSE:APH
Read These 3 Q1 Earnings Winners Will Go Higher
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March 10, 2025 5:45 AM ET

3 Stocks to Consider With a Possible Recession on the Table

Nathan Reiff

As recession indicators begin to flash, investors may turn to defensive plays for protection—these three stocks offer a compelling case for sturdiness.

NYSE:RSGNYSE:JPMNYSE:MCK
Read 3 Stocks to Consider With a Possible Recession on the Table
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March 6, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Broaden Your ETF Exposure With These 3 Overlooked Funds

Nathan Reiff

These ETFs have outperformed the market so far in 2025 but have lower asset bases than some of the most popular funds among investors.

BATS:EFVNYSEARCA:HDVNYSE:JNJ
Read Broaden Your ETF Exposure With These 3 Overlooked Funds
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March 4, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Win-Win Momentum Plays With Strong Dividend Yields

Nathan Reiff

These three companies have outpaced the market with strong growth early in 2025, all while maintaining high dividend yields.

NYSE:GHINYSE:BLKNYSE:FRO
Read Win-Win Momentum Plays With Strong Dividend Yields
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March 4, 2025 5:15 AM ET

3 Actively Managed ETFs Outperforming Despite Their Higher Fees

Nathan Reiff

These three actively managed ETFs have higher-than-average annual fees, but their unique focuses and compelling returns may make them worthwhile.

NYSEARCA:CGRONYSE:BABANYSEARCA:AMZA
Read 3 Actively Managed ETFs Outperforming Despite Their Higher Fees
Bearish Investors Can Seek Refuge in Recession-Resistant ETFs
March 3, 2025 10:00 AM ET

Bearish Investors Can Seek Refuge in Recession-Resistant ETFs

Nathan Reiff

Recession fears lead investors to defensive plays; these three ETFs help to minimize risk while leaving room for upside.

BATS:USMVNYSEARCA:XLUNYSEARCA:VDC
Read Bearish Investors Can Seek Refuge in Recession-Resistant ETFs
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March 3, 2025 5:54 AM ET

One Value, One Growth, and One Momentum Stock For Diversification

Nathan Reiff

Picking top stocks across value, growth, and momentum factors can help to diversify a portfolio and minimize risk while gaining exposure to multiple industries.

NASDAQ:DDINASDAQ:GCTNASDAQ:SPCB
Read One Value, One Growth, and One Momentum Stock For Diversification
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February 26, 2025 10:20 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile Stock Surges 17% After Analyst Upgrade

Nathan Reiff

AST SpaceMobile shares skyrocketed after an analyst upgrade and the announcement of a new government contract; can the firm continue to live up to the hype?

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:RKLBNASDAQ:TMUS
Read AST SpaceMobile Stock Surges 17% After Analyst Upgrade
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February 26, 2025 9:20 AM ET

SMCI Investors Use These ETFs For Heightened Exposure

Nathan Reiff

Super Micro Computer is one of the most talked-about companies today; these three ETFs give investors other means of accessing the firm's stock performance.

NASDAQ:SMCINASDAQ:SMCXNYSEARCA:SMCX
Read SMCI Investors Use These ETFs For Heightened Exposure
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February 25, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Confluent: How Data Streaming May Transform AI

Nathan Reiff

Confluent's earnings performance, its strong guidance, and its exciting partnership with Databricks—with the potential to transform AI—make it a must-watch.

NASDAQ:CFLTNYSE:MSNYSE:UBS
Read Confluent: How Data Streaming May Transform AI
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February 24, 2025 7:06 AM ET

These 3 Unusual ETFs Have Dominated the S&P 500's Performance YTD

Nathan Reiff

Three unusual ETFs may have strategies that are unorthodox, but their impact is very real: these funds have all solidly beat the market so far this year.

NYSEARCA:SNOYNYSEARCA:FCUSNASDAQ:NERD
Read These 3 Unusual ETFs Have Dominated the S&P 500's Performance YTD
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February 24, 2025 5:30 AM ET

3 Stocks Offering Strong Value and Stability

Nathan Reiff

These stocks may be undervalued based on recent price activity, new partnerships, or disappointing earnings that mask strong underlying performance.

NYSE:DHRNASDAQ:MGNINYSE:DBD
Read 3 Stocks Offering Strong Value and Stability
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February 21, 2025 6:02 AM ET

2 S&P 500 ETFs for Growth and Leverage in a Hot Market

Nathan Reiff

With the great returns of the S&P 500 in recent months, investors looking for something more from the index have two trending ETFs to consider.

NYSEARCA:SPYGNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDA
Read 2 S&P 500 ETFs for Growth and Leverage in a Hot Market
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February 21, 2025 5:38 AM ET

3 Precious Metals ETFs Gaining Big as Gold Nears New Highs

Nathan Reiff

Precious metals have surged, with gold seeing all-time highs this year; these three ETFs can help to provide easy exposure to the rally.

NYSEARCA:UGLNYSEARCA:DBPNASDAQ:RING
Read 3 Precious Metals ETFs Gaining Big as Gold Nears New Highs