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 Buys in Offshore Oil Services

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2012

Deepwater drillers may be sexier, but these guys are essential players -- and without their technology and know-how, this energy would never get to the surface.

China’s Energy-Buying Binge Is Just Starting

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2012

CNOOC's $15 billion grab of Canada's Nexen means more deals are coming, particularly in Canada. Here are some possibilities for the next to go.

A New Contender for Your High-Yield Dollar

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2012

UBS showed its inner opportunist by unleashing a new MLP exchange-traded note following the capping of JPMorgan's AMJ. Here's how it measures up.

Surging Drill Rig Rates Will Fuel Noble

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 19, 2012

One of Noble's newest state-of-the-art rigs is now contracted to Anadarko for $618,000 a day -- and more of these super-capable deepwater rigs are on the way.

Energy Independence: The Efficiency Payoff

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2012

'Drill Baby Drill' combined with saving more of the oil and gas we produce creates a surefire winner, because smarter energy use is essential for growth. Here's one way to play it.

All Aboard the Bakken Shale Railroad Plays

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2012

The ever-growing need to move drilling material in and crude oil out by rail is creating a gusher of revenue for a select group of railroad companies.

Patriot: Coal Mining’s Canary

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 12, 2012

Patriot's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing could start a parade. Beware of falling coal miners -- this is no time to be bargain-hunting amid the rubble.

BP Just Can’t Win in Russia

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 10, 2012

Its joint venture with TNK is a key revenue lifeline that has helped BP cope financially in the aftermath of Deepwater Horizon. But it may soon get cut.

For Europe, Shale Gas Is No Panacea

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 6, 2012

Europe has plenty of reserves. Getting them out is the hard part, especially considering the widespread environmental and political opposition to fracking.

East Coast Drivers Catch a Big Break

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2012

A last-minute deal between Sunoco and Carlyle will keep the region's biggest refinery open. And Carlyle says it'll make major upgrades so it can use cheaper WTI.