Why You Should Buy GE

In this video, Austin Smith is joined by Isaac Pino, author of the Motley Fool's premium research report on General Electric . The company steered itself out from the mess of the financial crisis, and Isaac shares convincing reasons to buy shares of GE at their current levels.

GE has been investing heavily in resource-rich countries, and the growth in the mining sector has given the company a boost. The company is diversifying its operations in the energy sector -- it has the right investments to take advantage of certain trends and ventures, specifically aiming at natural gas as an energy play. GE is positioned for global growth, and the company's future outlook is looking very positive. At 15 times earnings, and with a 3% dividend, fool.com analyst Austin Smith is glad to own shares of General Electric.

For GE, the recent financial crisis struck a blow, but management took advantage of the market's dip to make strategic bets in energy. If you're a GE investor, you need to understand how these bets could drive this company to become the world's infrastructure leader. At the same time, you need to be aware of the threats to GE's portfolio. To help, we're offering comprehensive coverage for investors in a premium report on General Electric, in which our industrials analyst breaks down GE's multiple businesses. You'll find reasons to buy or sell GE, and you'll receive continuing updates as major events unfold during the year. To get started, click here now.

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