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

A Profitable Lesson in Student Housing REITs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 7, 2012

With enrollment soaring, students need somewhere to live, right? Absolutely. And this real estate sector is answering the call and raking it in.

A Far More Muscular Marcellus Shale Beckons

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 2, 2012

New reports peg Marcellus Shale's field's reserves at much higher levels, giving investors more incentive to add the region's top players to their portfolios.

What’s Next for Exxon After Rosneft’s Buy?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 1, 2012

Exxon is falling behind in the wake of Rosneft's latest move and thanks to trouble replacing its reserves. Could a buy be next for the integrated energy giant?

The IRS Gives Energy Investors a Gift

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 31, 2012

The IRS ruled that income from steam crackers qualify for MLP operating structure -- good news for income investors in general, and these companies specifically.

Prop Up Your Portfolio With Timber

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 26, 2012

As investors clamor for commodities, timber often plays second fiddle to sexier choices. But overlook this staid commodity and you're seriously missing out.