Charles Sizemore

Charles Sizemore

Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Charles Lewis Sizemore is a market veteran of 20-plus years, dedicated to helping people achieve financial freedom through smart investing.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with an International Emphasis from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and as a Phi Beta Kappa scholar.

As a keen market observer, economist, investment analyst, and prolific writer, Charles has been a repeat guest on Fox Business, has been quoted in Barron’s Magazine, and has been featured in numerous well-reputed publications and financial websites, including MarketWatch, TheStreet.com, MSN Money, Seeking Alpha, Stocks, Futures, and Options magazine, The Daily Reckoning, Benzinga, Minyanville, and Investment International.

While Charles enjoys playing basketball and his grandfather’s old saxophone his passion lies in finding investment opportunities that become safe havens for investors navigating this age of chaos.

Recent Articles

Confessions of a RIMM Value Trap Victim

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Research In Motion once looked like an attractive contrarian play. But in tech, the basic rules don't apply, and I soon found myself in a value trap.

What Says the Investing All-Star Team?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Our panel of experts recently assembled to discuss the state of the markets and economy. Some thoughts may surprise you and some advise you. You get to pick.

What Happens If the Euro Dies?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

The dissolution of the eurozone isn't a likely scenario, but investors should at least be mindful of the worst. Here's the potential fallout of a euro collapse.

Diageo: The Ultimate 12- to 18-Year Play

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Diageo's $1.5B investment to expand scotch production speaks volumes about the maker of Johnnie Walker. Buy DEO for growth and its dividend.

European Dividend Stocks: What You Need to Know

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

European dividend stocks have different characteristics than those of American companies, but understanding the differences is worth the time and effort.

Trading Strategies: Playing Europe in the Near Term

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

European woes are not necessarily as bad as the Lehman Brothers collapse as Europe has plans for more orderly liquidations and restructures.

Europe Reaching the Boiling Point: How to Invest

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

The eurozone crisis in Spain is one of the banks not the economy, and has a good chance of resolution with injections into the banking system.

My Favorite Sector for Summer: Utilities

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Portfolio growth ultimately doesn’t pay the bills; income does. Utilities offer safe dividends, and could even outperform if Europe's foot-dragging continues.

Eurobonds: A Complicated Solution

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Eurobonds would help crisis and non-crisis countries alike, but Germany rightfully fears such a bailout would prevent needed reforms from ever happening.

Christmas May Come Early This Year

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Traders can take advantage of strong eurozone companies by using options as a way to buy the stocks at preset prices. Investors can accomplish the same thing by placing limit orders.

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