Dear Fellow Investor,

Gong Shi Fa Tsai!

That's a traditional Chinese New Year greeting of "Congratulations and Make Money!" Around the world, ethnic Chinese celebrated the Chinese New Year on Monday, ringing in the Year of the Ox.

What's interesting is that the Year of the Ox is very fitting for 2009. That's because an ox has characteristics that we should imitate in our investment strategies in 2009. An ox is hardworking, patient, stable and tenacious -- all four characteristics that we're going to need in order to find investment success this year.

That's because I still believe that the global economic problems that pummeled stock markets in 2008 will persist this year. As a result, we'll continue to see huge market uncertainties and strong volatility in the global stock markets.

But that's not to say that there won't be investment opportunities this year. Because there will. It's just going to be harder to find that gems that are really going to shine and hand investors significant profits.

That's why you need a solid investment strategy.

Navigating the murky waters of 2009 isn't going to be easy. And that's why it's going to be more important than ever to be flexible, steady and focused on areas still showing strength while avoiding risky assets.

Are you prepared to do that in 2009? Do you have a solid investment strategy and know where the pitfalls lie? If not, let me give you this opportunity to try my China Strategy service for 90 days -- no strings attached. If you're ever dissatisfied in the first three months of your service, simply cancel and receive a full refund -- no questions asked. Learn more.

Where the Strength & Risk Lie

It's no secret that the U.S.-bred financial crisis spread around the world last year, causing financial institutions to collapse and dragging down global economic growth. In fact, credit-related losses and write-downs at financial institutions worldwide have swelled to more than $1 trillion.

And can you guess who the main culprits were? You guessed it -- American and European companies accounted for 97% of that $1 trillion in losses. If I were you, I'd avoid these investments like the plague.

But Asia and China, in particular, have been relatively sheltered from the credit turmoil. China's huge foreign reserves -- nearly $1 trillion -- and incredible savings rate helped the country avoid the massive losses that most nations incurred in 2008.

In addition, the Chinese economy continues to post solid economic growth despite the global recession. The country's GDP clocked in around 9% in 2008, and it will likely hover between 6% and 7% this year. Considering that most nations will post negative or zero percent growth in 2009, it's not hard to see why China will outperform and even be the first economy to recover from the crisis.

That's why it's not only important to have a solid investment strategy in 2009, it's vital to have a profitable China strategy this year. Learn more about how my China Strategy service can provide you with a successful China strategy and get you on the road to profits.

2009's Most Profitable Opportunities

Right now, my China Strategy subscribers are aligning their portfolios to take advantage of the strength of the Chinese economy. We've been flexible, adjusting our strategy to take advantage of the Chinese government's support and economic stimulus plans. And we've been steady, continuing to focus on the strength of the Chinese consumer.

That means we have three very solid areas for investment in China, picking up state-owned enterprises, infrastructure companies and consumer spending plays. A strategy that is playing out well for us right now…

Since November 20, a number of our China Strategy recommendations have posted significant gains, outperforming the S&P 500 (up 12%) and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index (up 7%):

• China's number-one medical device manufacturer, up 60%
• A state-owned offshore oil driller, up 46%
• China's leading aluminum producer, up 38%
• China's top education services provider, up 27%
• China's leading mobile services provider, up 14%

stimulus plans really kick in and the country's economy rebound. When that happens, shares of select Chinese companies will profit handsomely.

If you don't want to miss out on what I expect will be a profitable year for China investors, take a moment now to learn more about my China Strategy service, and what I can do for you in 2009. Learn more.

Sincerely,

Robert Hsu