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

Refiners Prepare for the Worst … With MLPs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 20, 2012

Moves to minimize the impact of new rules and potentially higher taxes also help investors gain new opportunity to buy high-yield dividend stocks.

How to Play Newly Fracking-Friendly Britain

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 19, 2012

England might have sparked a shale gas revolution there by giving a green light to fracking. Investors don't have many options, but you can start with these two stocks.

Let’s Get Physical (Copper)!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 18, 2012

JPMorgan's proposed copper exchange-traded fund got an SEC thumbs-up despite concerns over its effect on the spot market. Here's what you should know.

Pipelines Prove Where The Real Action Is

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 13, 2012

The pipeline sector has been cooking up some pretty big deals lately -- and ones that could pay off big for investors down the road.

Stay Away From SandRidge Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 12, 2012

Natural gas company SandRidge Energy has a pile of issues that should send investors running. Here's a rundown of why you're better off simply staying away.

DOE Report Should Push Natural Gas Forward

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 11, 2012

One potential use for natural gas is exporting it to energy-hungry consumers in Asia -- a possibility that could be fast-tracked thanks to a recent DOE report.

Freeport-McMoRan Deal: Not So Fast!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 7, 2012

Don't call Freeport-McMoRan's buyout of McMoRan Exploration and Plains Exploration & Production a done deal yet. The lawyers might have something to say.

Snatch up Special Dividends Through ETFs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 6, 2012

It might be too late to grab many of Wall Street's recently announced special dividends, but you might be able to catch some by casting an ETF net.

Have Yourself a Merry Income Christmas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 5, 2012

More than 200 companies have announced plans for a special one-time dividend by the end of the year, and others are speeding up payments.

Oil Reserves? These Guys Have ‘Em

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 2012

Increasing oil output is becoming exceedingly more difficult for oil majors, which could spur outright buys of smaller companies with proven reserves.