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

Sears Holdings-Berkshire Hathaway Comparison: Not a Compliment

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Despite Sears stock more than doubling in the past two months, Eddie Lampert's moves -- while similar to Buffett's -- hint toward a shaky future for Sears.

Europe: All Quiet on the Western Front

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

The market's fairly muted reaction to the ECB's highly anticipated second round of bank lending shows investors don't see an imminent collapse of the eurozone.

Should You Follow Casino Stocks to Japan?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Debt-riddled Japan is considering legalizing gambling to stem the tide. While several casino-related stocks could benefit, are they worth getting into at all?

Are Big Yields in European Telecoms Safe?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

While European telecoms are among the highest-yielding dividend stocks around, recent payout decreases have many on edge. But investors should take heart.

Turkish Telecom on the Brink of a Big Move

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

A power struggle over Turkey's Turkcell could be near an end. When it does, expect the company's dividend to resume, and the stock to soar.

The Japanese Yen: Handle With Care

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Japan's yen has long been growing in strength despite the country's massive debts. This tide will turn, and when it does, the scene will be ugly.

5 Foreign Dividend Strongholds to Buy

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

If your portfolio is living and dying by growth, the global economy might zing you. Protect yourself with these five foreign dividend strongholds.

Greece: Will She or Won’t She?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Greece may have signed the new austerity bill, but the writing is still on the wall. It will eventually default -- it's just a matter of timing and consequences.

The Pitfalls of Investing in Emerging Markets

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Emerging markets are promising areas of growth, but recent legal issues in India illustrate the inherent risks involved with investing there.

Sin Stocks Trail Their More Virtuous Peers

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

"Sin stocks," dealing alcohol and tobacco, have trailed the market in 2012, but their recession-proof nature and good dividends mean they're still strong buys.

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