Trading Alert
Why Buy Oil Stocks for 2010

Brazil's Oil Bonanza
Trading Alert | December 15, 2009World oil demand is forecast to return to growth in 2010 following two years of devastating declines. According to the OPEC's December report, the growth would be driven by demand in developing countries, which should more than offset declines in industrialized or OECD nations.
Energy-independent Brazil will be a more significant oil and ethanol exporter next year. Here’s my favorite Latin American energy stock recommendation for 2010.
5 Brazilian Growth Stocks to Own Now
Later today I am making a presentation at the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Investor Conference in Orlando. As part of my presentation on the Forbes panel, I will be asked for my top stock picks. Since the most favorable place in the world to invest in is Brazil, I’m selecting my favorite five from there.
Here are the Top 5 Stocks to Own.
Easy Money : Banking on Latin America

Santander's Brazil Strategy
Trading Alert | October 19, 2009
I remember the US stock market crash of October ’87. Back then it felt like stocks would never be viable investments again. In fact, it turned out to be a unique buying opportunity, as confidence returned to the financial markets. The S&P500 rose 52% over the following two years.
Here's the latest trading alert. Banco Santander Brasil (NYSE:BSBR) is being added to the Latin Capital Market Stock Index.
Sizzling Latin Stocks

How to profit from the boom in emerging markets
Trading Alert | July 17, 2009
The stock market is resuming its upward climb. Companies are reporting earnings that support the recovery theme, though in some cases this means less bad things are happening to their customers. Commodity prices, asset values, and investment flows into Latin America seem to be improving.
Here are some ideas to position your portfolio for the next market move.
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Top Exchange-traded funds to own
Trading Alert | June 16, 2009
As summer officially approaches next week, I thought this would be a good time to talk about a more relaxed way of investing. Here are some Exchange-traded funds that can benefit from rising commodity prices, stronger asset values and higher investment flows into Latin America.
This alert consolidates previous fund recommendations into one set of ideas.
Is the Oil Rally Over?

IEA forecasts huge drop in energy demand
Trading Alert | May 14, 2009
Like everyone else, I have been watching the rise in oil prices, enjoying the higher Brazilian stock values and wondering when these energy and commodity-based gains would slow down. Be careful what you ask for.
The International Energy Agency is now forecasting that world crude demand this year is expected to contract by 2.6 million barrels a day, or 3%, to 83.2 million barrels a day. This represents the biggest contraction in almost 30 years.
Here are some ideas to position your portfolio for the next market move.
Top 5 Stocks to Own Now - The Focus List

Updated Focus List
Trading Alert | April 15, 2009
With the recent surge in stock prices, the single question I hear most often is, "What should I own now?"
Over the last two years, I have been signing the praises of investing in Latin America. So, it should come as no surprise to you that I'm still playing this one note samba – Brazil is the one place in the Western Hemisphere I would invest in. I know; I will never go on the road with my guitar, but this Latin investment theme is a hit. Brazil's got it all – market, materials, momentum and now money.


