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Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Dan Schmidt

About Dan Schmidt

  • dan.schmidt7@gmail.com

Contributing Author

Stocks, Fundamental and Technical Analysis

Experience

Dan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.

Areas of Expertise

Stocks, investing, markets, financial planning, credit cards, debt consolidation 

Education

Penn State University, technical writing certification from the University of Wisconsin

Past Experience

Vanguard, Capital One, Benzinga, Fora Financial

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Latest Articles by Dan Schmidt

What is the penalty for excess IRA contributions? Image of a nest egg with gold eggs earmarked for retirement.
December 28, 2023 10:15 AM ET

What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA?

Dan Schmidt

Did you contribute too much to an IRA? What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA? Learn more with MarketBeat.

Read What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA?
Tech devices 3D rendering; finding new technology to invest in
December 21, 2023 10:23 AM ET

Finding new technology to invest in: A guide

Dan Schmidt

Finding new technology to invest in may be a smart investment for your portfolio. Learn more about how to invest and some companies to consider.

NASDAQ:IRBTNYSEARCA:IYWNASDAQ:META
Read Finding new technology to invest in: A guide
Beyond investing in physical farmland, you can invest in farmland ETFs; image of a tractor spraying a field
December 18, 2023 12:03 PM ET

The 8 best agricultural ETFs to consider for your portfolio

Dan Schmidt

Agriculture ETFs involve investing in agriculture commodities such as sugar, corn, soybeans, coffee and wheat. Learn more.

NYSE:MONYSE:ADMNYSE:BCS
Read The 8 best agricultural ETFs to consider for your portfolio
Image of stacks of money going up; what is the dividend capture strategy? Learn more.
December 13, 2023 12:19 PM ET

What is the dividend capture strategy? How to use it

Dan Schmidt

What is the dividend capture strategy? You can buy a stock before the ex-dividend date to earn the dividend and sell it on or after the ex-dividend date.

NYSE:MMMNYSE:UPS
Read What is the dividend capture strategy? How to use it
What is a good dividend yield? Learn more. Graphic of a guy scaling a pile of coins
December 12, 2023 1:34 PM ET

What is a good dividend yield? 

Dan Schmidt

A stock’s dividend yield is a key metric for investors, so what is a good dividend yield? We’ll explore the answer in this article.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:KMINYSE:MO
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What is a blue chip company? Image of a guy pushing a blue chip in a shopping cart
December 11, 2023 12:37 PM ET

What is a blue chip company? Overview and examples

Dan Schmidt

A blue chip is a publicly traded, well-established, financially sound company. Learn more about blue chips with MarketBeat.

NYSE:MMMNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:UNH
Read What is a blue chip company? Overview and examples
PARIS, FRANCE - JAN 28, 2016: Amazon logotype printed on cardboard box side seen from above on a wooden parwuet floor. Amazon is an American electronic e-commerce company distribution worlwide e-commerce goods
December 7, 2023 9:21 AM ET

Is Amazon a blue chip stock?

Dan Schmidt

Is Amazon a blue chip stock or does it fit into a different category? Learn more about Amazon.com Inc. and how to categorize it with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGN
Read Is Amazon a blue chip stock?
Cheerful guy searching for consumer staples in a supermarket
December 6, 2023 12:13 PM ET

14 best consumer staples dividend stocks

Dan Schmidt

Consumer staples dividend stocks may have consistent growth and low volatility. Check out the best consumer staples dividend stocks on our list.

NYSEARCA:XLPNYSE:TSNNYSE:KO
Read 14 best consumer staples dividend stocks
Woman investing in online retail stocks
December 6, 2023 8:58 AM ET

6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in

Dan Schmidt

Online retail stocks offer ways to invest in internet-based retail stores. Learn more about the best online retail stocks to invest in on MarketBeat.

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Read 6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in
ex-dividend keyboard button, what's the difference between ex dividend date vs record date?
December 6, 2023 8:20 AM ET

Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?

Dan Schmidt

The ex-dividend date occurs a day before the trade record date; record date finalizes stock ownership transfer. Learn more: Ex dividend date vs record date.

NYSE:PGNYSE:GWW
Read Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?
Penny closeup; are penny stocks worth it? Learn more.
December 4, 2023 12:00 PM ET

Are penny stocks worth it? Should you invest in penny stocks?

Dan Schmidt

Are penny stocks worth it? You may have heard about the risk involved in purchasing penny stocks, so should you purchase them? Learn more.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:TSLA
Read Are penny stocks worth it? Should you invest in penny stocks?
Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise? Learn more about tech stocks here
December 4, 2023 11:45 AM ET

Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise?

Dan Schmidt

Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise? We’ll look at the relationship between both and what might happen during a recession.

NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:DUK
Read Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise?

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