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

Ex-Financial Dividend ETF — What’s All the Buzz About?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

As investors flee financial stocks, the recent surge in popularity of an ETF that shuns those stocks is no surprise. But before you bite, here's an important fact you should consider about this fund.

European Dividend Achievers Not Invincible, But Still a Solid Strategy

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Even high-dividend stocks can fall in value to a slumping market, but that doesn't negate the benefits of the regular checks they're sending out.

What’s Working for Investors in 2011

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

If you already went after ho-hum stalwarts with dividends, you're doing fine. If you didn't, now's a good time to start.

Gold: Is it Time to Call the Top?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Even if the bubble hasn't officially popped, investors should take the time to gain perspective from last week's gold plunge.

Gold: Has the Bubble Finally Burst?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Plenty of indicators suggest the metal has seen its peak. Take a look at the evidence.

Visa Stock a Buy as All-Time High Nears Despite Volatility

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Visa is riding a "cashless revolution" to new highs even as the market slumps. Here's why else it's a buy.

Is Market More Volatile and Unpredictable Than Ever Before?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Is the market more volatile than ever before? You may think so, but a look at history shows we are just in a brief period of distress for stocks - nothing more.

Two Middle Eastern Telecoms to Buy in a Troubled Market

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Turcell and Cellcom Israel offer stable dividends and emerging market opportunity in the Middle East -- and could easily double in next 12-18 months.

Don’t Fool Yourself – Gold Isn’t a ‘Righteous’ Investment

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Gold investing seems to be the saintly alternative in this mixed up market, but don't fool yourself into thinking gold investments are "righteous."

Err on the Side of Bullishness – Buy Now!

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society

Multi-decade lows for the stock market mean that big values are out there for gutsy investors who are willing to jump into stocks at current valuations.

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