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Nathan Reiff, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Nathan Reiff
About The Author

Nathan Reiff

Contributing Author

Fundamental Analysis, ETFs, Consumer Staples, Dividends

Experience

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

  • Professional Background: Nathan Reiff is a financial writer and analyst with more than a decade of experience investing and studying the markets through self-guided learning and educational resources from MarketBeat and beyond. He began his career in the SEO and cryptocurrency sectors before expanding into general finance and equity research as his interest in investing deepened.
  • Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Musical Arts from Yale University and a Master of Music from the University of Michigan.
  • Finance Experience: Nathan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024. He is also a long-time contributor to Investopedia and Decrypt, where he has written extensively on topics including ETFs, cryptocurrencies, technology, real estate, alternative energy, and consumer staples.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in fundamental analysis, dividend stocks, ETFs, and emerging financial trends. His work bridges traditional markets with digital innovation, helping readers navigate everything from blockchain to blue-chip equities.
  • Investment Approach: Nathan follows a long-term, fundamentals-first investing philosophy, emphasizing macroeconomic context, company performance, and sector dynamics.
  • Inspiration: Nathan has learned a tremendous amount about the stock market from financial writers and educational resources and is eager to help inspire a new generation of investors through his writing.
  • Fun Fact: He’s an avid cook and baker who brings the same creativity and precision to the kitchen that he does to financial analysis.
  • Areas of Expertise: Fundamental analysis, ETFs, technology, retail, consumer staples, dividends, cryptocurrencies

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

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Latest Articles by Nathan Reiff

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June 23, 2025 1:23 PM ET

Top International ETFs With Dividends and Market-Beating Returns

Nathan Reiff

Four ETFs present distinct approaches to international dividend-paying stocks, showing that it's possible to achieve a strong yield and big returns together.

NYSEARCA:FDDBATS:IDVNYSEARCA:DTH
Read Top International ETFs With Dividends and Market-Beating Returns
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June 23, 2025 12:43 PM ET

D-Wave Goes International With South Korea Partnership

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave's new partnership with a university and city government in South Korea could mean international expansion opportunities, but are they enough?

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:QUBTNASDAQ:RGTI
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June 20, 2025 5:36 AM ET

Rivian vs. Lucid: Who’s Best Positioned to Steal Tesla’s Thunder?

Nathan Reiff

Rivian and Lucid have exciting developments including new models and partnerships, but will that be enough to take on Tesla?

NASDAQ:TSLANASDAQ:RIVNNASDAQ:LCID
Read Rivian vs. Lucid: Who’s Best Positioned to Steal Tesla’s Thunder?
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June 18, 2025 9:03 AM ET

330% Returns YTD: Is CoreWeave's Momentum Softening?

Nathan Reiff

CoreWeave's tremendous rally might inspire investors to enter a position, but there are critical risks at play that investors should beware as well.

NASDAQ:CRWVNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDA
Read 330% Returns YTD: Is CoreWeave's Momentum Softening?
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June 18, 2025 6:18 AM ET

Why SailPoint May Cruise Past Cybersecurity Rivals in 2025

Nathan Reiff

SailPoint is building excitement with a distinguished product offering, strong earnings performance, and big partnerships.

NASDAQ:SAIL
Read Why SailPoint May Cruise Past Cybersecurity Rivals in 2025
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June 18, 2025 5:09 AM ET

Can Luckin and Dutch Bros Take Market Share From Starbucks?

Nathan Reiff

Two upstart coffee chains—one domestic, one from China—are poised to expand across the United States, potentially upending Starbucks' dominance.

NASDAQ:SBUXOTCMKTS:LKNCYNYSE:MCD
Read Can Luckin and Dutch Bros Take Market Share From Starbucks?
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June 17, 2025 5:58 AM ET

52-Week Lows? No Problem for 3 Stocks With Big Upside Potential

Nathan Reiff

SPB, SLP, and LUCK may offer a chance for investors to buy low; when market conditions improve, analysts expect these firms to rise.

NYSE:SPBNYSE:LUCKNASDAQ:SLP
Read 52-Week Lows? No Problem for 3 Stocks With Big Upside Potential
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June 16, 2025 9:08 AM ET

Is D-Wave's Latest $400M Sales Agreement a Dilution Deal-Breaker?

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave Quantum's latest at-the-market offering threatens to dilute the stock, but the company says it has funds to sustain itself through profitability.

NYSE:QBTS
Read Is D-Wave's Latest $400M Sales Agreement a Dilution Deal-Breaker?
Buy and Hold stocks
June 16, 2025 6:15 AM ET

4 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks Available at a Bargain

Nathan Reiff

From services making space exploration possible to funeral and cemetery services, these companies enjoy long-term investment potential at a discount.

NYSE:EPDNYSE:ALKNYSE:BRK.B
Read 4 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks Available at a Bargain
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June 12, 2025 12:20 PM ET

3 Stocks Set to Double—And There's Still Time to Buy

Nathan Reiff

Momentum investing always carries risks, but these three stocks with the potential to more than double are worth a closer look.

NASDAQ:ENVXNASDAQ:ATEXNASDAQ:XPER
Read 3 Stocks Set to Double—And There's Still Time to Buy
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June 12, 2025 11:57 AM ET

Analysts Can't Get Enough of These Little-Known Biopharma Stocks

Nathan Reiff

Three relatively unknown biopharma firms receive near-unanimous approval from analysts for their promising drug candidates in development.

NASDAQ:KYMRNASDAQ:RAPPNASDAQ:SNY
Read Analysts Can't Get Enough of These Little-Known Biopharma Stocks
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June 11, 2025 3:06 PM ET

Is Consumer Discretionary a Dead End? These 3 Stocks Say No

Nathan Reiff

Three packaging companies stand out in a sector that investors may otherwise turn away from amid challenging interest rates and consumer sentiment.

NYSE:GEFNYSEARCA:XLYNYSE:OI
Read Is Consumer Discretionary a Dead End? These 3 Stocks Say No
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June 11, 2025 1:09 PM ET

Why a Trump-Musk Feud Could Mean Big Wins for AST SpaceMobile

Nathan Reiff

Although unpredictable, a potential feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk could further support a bullish case for AST SpaceMobile.

NASDAQ:ASTS
Read Why a Trump-Musk Feud Could Mean Big Wins for AST SpaceMobile
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June 11, 2025 5:09 AM ET

D-Wave Is Soaring—But Is ETF Diversification the Better Strategy?

Nathan Reiff

Should investors look to D-Wave Quantum to continue its massive rally? Or would exposure via a more diversified ETF be the best approach?

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:QTUM
Read D-Wave Is Soaring—But Is ETF Diversification the Better Strategy?
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June 9, 2025 8:42 AM ET

3 Nuclear ETFs to Watch as U.S. Policy Sparks a Surge

Nathan Reiff

Nuclear energy stocks could continue to rise on favorable regulatory conditions; three ETFs provide diversified exposure to capture gains broadly.

NYSEARCA:URNMTSE:DMLNYSEARCA:URA
Read 3 Nuclear ETFs to Watch as U.S. Policy Sparks a Surge
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June 6, 2025 9:54 AM ET

Breakout Momentum Plays You May Not Know About

Nathan Reiff

Momentum investing is all about timing—these three under-the-radar stocks have begun to rise by still seem to have room for further growth.

NASDAQ:EYPTNASDAQ:NVMINYSE:OUST
Read Breakout Momentum Plays You May Not Know About
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June 5, 2025 5:10 AM ET

3 Utilities Stocks With Big Earnings, Balanced Risk

Nathan Reiff

These utilities plays may offer more than just a stable source of passive income for investors seeking a balance between risk and reward.

NASDAQ:ARTNANYSE:NINYSEARCA:XLU
Read 3 Utilities Stocks With Big Earnings, Balanced Risk
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June 4, 2025 1:39 PM ET

Top Dividend Plays With Strong Analyst Ratings

Nathan Reiff

A closed-end fund and two small energy firms offer a unique combination of high dividend yield, upside potential, and analyst approval.

NYSE:ECCNYSE:MNRNYSE:TXO
Read Top Dividend Plays With Strong Analyst Ratings
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June 4, 2025 6:48 AM ET

3 Industrials Stocks Standing Out for Growth and Analyst Optimism

Nathan Reiff

Industrials stocks have thrived so far in 2025, with these three names in particular standing out among Wall Street analysts.

NASDAQ:NDSNNASDAQ:CMPRNYSEARCA:XLI
Read 3 Industrials Stocks Standing Out for Growth and Analyst Optimism
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June 2, 2025 2:42 PM ET

Top 3 ETFs Defense Hawks Are Buying

Nathan Reiff

With defense spending around the world climbing to new heights, investors have multiple means of gaining broad exposure to the space.

NYSEARCA:SHLDNYSEARCA:DFENNASDAQ:NATO
Read Top 3 ETFs Defense Hawks Are Buying
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June 2, 2025 7:39 AM ET

3 High-Risk, High-Reward Gold ETFs You May Be Missing

Nathan Reiff

Three high-risk gold ETFs may be suitable for strongly bullish investors with a high tolerance for risk amid uncertainty about gold prices.

NYSEARCA:GDXUNYSEARCA:JNUGNYSEARCA:GLD
Read 3 High-Risk, High-Reward Gold ETFs You May Be Missing
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June 2, 2025 5:31 AM ET

3 Top-Rated Energy Companies Staging Strong Recoveries

Nathan Reiff

These three energy firms have bucked the trend sector-wide, achieving noteworthy rallies in recent weeks despite macro pressures.

NYSE:SOCNYSEARCA:XLENYSE:CRC
Read 3 Top-Rated Energy Companies Staging Strong Recoveries
Dividend Machine
May 31, 2025 6:29 AM ET

3 Overlooked Dividend Plays for Income in Volatile Times

Nathan Reiff

Three dividend stocks also flash signs of growth potential, perhaps offering investors a double benefit of passive income and capital appreciation.

NYSE:DHTNYSE:AMCRNYSE:SUN
Read 3 Overlooked Dividend Plays for Income in Volatile Times
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May 28, 2025 10:02 AM ET

D-Wave Quantum Stock: Are Advantage2 Gains Here to Stay?

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave Quantum's Advantage2 system propelled shares to all-time highs, but maintaining this elevated price point will be challenging.

NYSE:QBTS
Read D-Wave Quantum Stock: Are Advantage2 Gains Here to Stay?