Aaron Levitt

InvestorPlace Contributor

Aaron Levitt is an independent investment analyst and author living in State College, Pennsylvania. His work appears in several high profile publications in both print and on the web.

As an advocate for long-term globally oriented investing, Aaron believes that exchange traded funds have leveled playing field for Main Street. Following global macro-economic trends, investors now have several avenues to create great long term portfolios.

Aaron is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he studied Economics and International Business. Aside for helping regular investors develop winning portfolios, his current projects include writing his first book on alternative energy investing.

Follow his picks and pans on Twitter at @AaronLevitt.

Recent Articles

3 Picks to Cash In on the Energy Sector’s Checkered Cabs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2013

Snatch up one of these three companies focused on shuttling workers from shore to oil rigs; the "Checkered Cab" niche that is actually quite profitable.

Big Energy Showdown: Chevron vs. Exxon

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2013

Here's a breakdown of energy titans Exxon Mobil and Chevron following their first-quarter earnings reports, as well as a look at which one looks like the better buy right now.

Could Coal Stocks Be Making a Comeback?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 26, 2013

Coal stocks have struggled amid soft demand, but recent upbeat guidance signals that the worst may be over ... and that for investors, it may be time to buy.

Floodwaters Could Bail Out My Corn Call

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 25, 2013

This year's flooding -- on the heels of last year's drought -- could mean higher prices for ag commodities. Here's one way to play it.

5 Overlooked MLPs With Hefty Yields

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 24, 2013

As investor interest in MLPs has swelled, yields have diminished. If you look off the beaten path, though, you can still find huge payouts.

When Your Fund Changes Its Focus

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 23, 2013

SNDS didn't do a very good job of tracking Canadian Oil Sands, so a shift in focus was called for. But no one was expecting the ETF to change this dramatically.

Is Magnum Hunter Worth The Gamble?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 22, 2013

Magnum Hunter is sitting at three-year lows thanks to its recent 'accounting issues' sell-off ... and investors are better off leaving it there.

Dr. Copper Catches the Flu

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 19, 2013

The heavy pressure on copper prices doesn't say anything reassuring about the global economic picture and signals that right now, defense might be the best offense.

Miners Have Bigger Issues Than Gold Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2013

Gold mining investors need to worry about more than just the plunging price of gold. There’s a whole laundry list of issues to consider.

3 New Dividend Funds Let You ‘Pick Your Risk’

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2013

FlexShares' new trio of "Quality" dividend ETFs allows you to "pick your risk profile," but still doesn't seem to add much spice to the dividend-fund world.