Jim Jubak was the guest expert on Financial Sense Newshour this week and he was talking about his new book “Jubak’s Picks”, 50 stocks that will rebuild your wealth and safeguard your future. Here is a recap of the 10 mega trends found within the book. Not much new here, but I thought it was worth recapping if you didn’t have a chance to listen to the interview. Here is the link online that lists particular stocks to capitalize on each trend if you’re so interested.

  1. Global Bluechips
  2. World is getting older, and wealthier.
  3. Go where the growth is. (China, India, Brazil)
  4. Higher inflation.
  5. Running out of cheap oil.
  6. Commodity crunch.
  7. Food shortages.
  8. Emphasis on environment.
  9. Technology (Hockey stick, killer application, high growth margins/rates)
  10. Safe-haven investing. (Canada,Australia) Emerging (Brazil)