Aaron Levitt

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

The EU’s Gazprom Headache

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

An antitrust probe of the Russian energy giant shows how much Europe is playing from weakness. Yet, the dispute could prove beneficial to some U.S. firms.

Time to Dive Into Downstream MLPs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

This high-dividend-paying structure isn't just for pipelines anymore. Refiners such as Tesoro and HollyFrontier are also prime opportunities for income seekers.

See Ya, Sears! Hello … LyondellBasell?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

After Tuesday's close, Sears will exit the S&P 500 and be replaced by petrochemical firm LyondellBasell Industries. Here's a look at the new kid on the block.

All Eyes on Canada for Next Big Shale Play

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

EnCana is trying to cash in on the untapped shale opportunities in Alberta Canada's Duvernay region.

Bet on Bling, But Not With Diamond ETFs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Two diamond-backed ETFs are in the works, but the precious stones' lack of fungibility could be a problem for investors.

Shell Gets Serious About China’s Shale

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shell has made the first move to cash in on China's untapped energy potential, investing boatloads of money in the emerging market.

Tropical Storm Isaac Spells Energy Trouble

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hurricane Isaac is expected to be at least a Category 1 and a disaster to the Gulf area -- and energy production and prices.

Short-Term Hedges for Your Energy Bets

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Long-term, prices will surely climb given the eventual need for more energy. But first, a drop is more likely. Here's how to prepare yourself.

Is Chesapeake Crawling Back?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

In the near term, ongoing asset sales have helped it avert the worst. The long-term outlook is another story: The company is still loaded with risk.

Techs: The Next Frontier in Dividend Growth

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

While the tech sector is still a playground for scorching-hot growth, it's also becoming a haven for dividend investors. And a new ETF lets investors play this growing trend.

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