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 Arctic Awaits Energy Investors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 6, 2012

Major oil & gas companies are making their moves into the Arctic's vast resources. Energy investors who want in early have a number of potential plays.

Why Chemical Makers Love Cheap Natural Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 2, 2012

They can make plastics with it for far less than rivals that use a petroleum base, so they'll have a significant advantage for years to come.

Hop Aboard the Boom in LNG Shippers

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 1, 2012

As global natural gas demand soars, shippers can barely keep up. It will be years before their capacity is sufficient, meaning higher rates until then.

Africa: The Next Great Energy Growth Story

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 23, 2012

Often ignored by investors, Africa is beginning to look like the next great energy breakout tale -- and a few companies are already primed to profit.

Latest iShares Commodity Suite Doesn’t Break New Ground

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 22, 2012

iShares' five new commodity-related ETFs have an uphill climb against similar established funds.

How to Play the Potential of LNG Exports

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 21, 2012

The U.S. is set to capitalize on a growing thirst for liquefied natural gas. Here's a couple stocks that could benefit from the trend.

For Oil & Gas Players, a New Fracking ETF

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 16, 2012

ETF issuer Van Eck recently unveiled a new fund that could appeal to a variety of energy investors. We break it down.

How to Play a Coal Rebound

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 15, 2012

Coal producers are taking a beating, but some companies, those dealing in metallurgical coal, could benefit from long-term steel-making trends.

Buy This Viking Energy Powerhouse

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 14, 2012

Norwegian energy giant Statoil is growing earnings and reserves, its margins aren't weighed down by refining, and it offers a nice dividend to boot.

How to Celebrate Nuclear Energy’s Big Win

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 13, 2012

Approval of two new Southern nuclear reactors doesn't mean plants will start popping up across the U.S. Still, a few nuke stocks look more attractive now.