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

Scandinavian ETFs: We’ve Gotten Too Niche

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Every conceivable investment theme under the sun now has an ETF that tracks it, but don't expect all these funds to last. Here's a list of the dead -- or dying.

Turkcell Riding an Emerging-Market Rally

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Emerging markets as a whole are off to a monster rally in 2012, and Turkish telecom company Turkcell (TKC) has risen 12% in about a month.

Don’t Tap Germany Through the Bund Fund

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

The new ProShares German debt ETF makes it easier to get into the bund market -- but it doesn't make it a worthwhile investment.

A Venti Order for Starbucks: Toppling Tea With Coffee in India

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Battling a saturated market at home, Starbucks focuses on convincing tea-loving India to try coffee by finalizing its partnership with India's Tata Coffee.

China Isn’t Blowing Up — at Least Not in 2012

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

China isn't exactly crumbling at 8.9% growth. However, a few troubling economic indicators should shape how you invest there.

Europe: What Investors Should Do Now

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

If you believe, as some do, that Europe is at or near its nadir, it may be time to stock up on high-quality European multinationals.

Italian Energy Company Pays Bigger Dividend than Exxon

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

An Italian energy giant with an even larger payout than Exxon Mobil, this European blue chip is ripe for the picking.

Invest in Germany While It’s Down

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Value investors don't bother with the technical definition of "recession." They care about future returns. And these German stocks are positioned to deliver.

Swiss Bank Scandal’s Effect on Investors

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Swiss National Bank Chairman Philipp Hildebrand resigned amid a scandal involving his wife. Now taking center spotlight: the Swiss franc and banking privacy.

2011 Emerging Market Telecom Ups and Downs

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

China Mobile did well, but Turkcell and Cellcom Israel flopped. However, I'm sticking with the Turkish telecom for a host of reasons.

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