Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About Dan Schmidtdan.schmidt7@gmail.comContributing AuthorStocks, 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 FinancialLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Dan SchmidtDecember 28, 2023 10:15 AM ETWhat is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA?Dan SchmidtDid 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?December 21, 2023 10:23 AM ETFinding new technology to invest in: A guideDan SchmidtFinding 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:METARead Finding new technology to invest in: A guideDecember 18, 2023 12:03 PM ETThe 8 best agricultural ETFs to consider for your portfolioDan SchmidtAgriculture ETFs involve investing in agriculture commodities such as sugar, corn, soybeans, coffee and wheat. Learn more.NYSE:MONYSE:ADMNYSE:BCSRead The 8 best agricultural ETFs to consider for your portfolioDecember 13, 2023 12:19 PM ETWhat is the dividend capture strategy? How to use itDan SchmidtWhat 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:UPSRead What is the dividend capture strategy? How to use itDecember 12, 2023 1:34 PM ETWhat is a good dividend yield? Dan SchmidtA 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:MORead What is a good dividend yield? December 11, 2023 12:37 PM ETWhat is a blue chip company? Overview and examplesDan SchmidtA blue chip is a publicly traded, well-established, financially sound company. Learn more about blue chips with MarketBeat.NYSE:MMMNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:UNHRead What is a blue chip company? Overview and examplesDecember 7, 2023 9:21 AM ETIs Amazon a blue chip stock? Dan SchmidtIs 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:AMGNRead Is Amazon a blue chip stock? December 6, 2023 12:13 PM ET14 best consumer staples dividend stocksDan SchmidtConsumer staples dividend stocks may have consistent growth and low volatility. Check out the best consumer staples dividend stocks on our list.NYSEARCA:XLPNYSE:TSNNYSE:KORead 14 best consumer staples dividend stocksDecember 6, 2023 8:58 AM ET6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in Dan SchmidtOnline retail stocks offer ways to invest in internet-based retail stores. Learn more about the best online retail stocks to invest in on MarketBeat.OTCMKTS:ADDYYNYSE:BABANASDAQ:AMZNRead 6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in December 6, 2023 8:20 AM ETEx dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?Dan SchmidtThe 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:GWWRead Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?December 4, 2023 12:00 PM ETAre penny stocks worth it? Should you invest in penny stocks?Dan SchmidtAre 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:TSLARead Are penny stocks worth it? Should you invest in penny stocks?December 4, 2023 11:45 AM ETWhy do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise?Dan SchmidtWhy 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:DUKRead Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise? 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