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Mega-Trend #2:
Ride the "Global Toll Road" for a Potential 10-Bagger! This next opportunity blends the global infrastructure boom with the world's surging "new middle class"... Three billion people who suddenly have money in their pockets. If I could only invest in one opportunity for the next five years, this might be the one. There is one catch however... This opportunity involves a virtual "monopoly." While the monopoly practically ensures big potential profits for early investors (a 10-fold return is not out of the question) some folks may be a bit uncomfortable with the unfair advantage this company holds. Let me give you the details, and you can decide for yourself. The background on this story is actually pretty fascinating... As you may know, the world's "middle class" is growing leaps and bounds. According to Foreign Policy magazine, the middle class in poor countries is the fastest-growing segment of the world's population. And The Economist reports that for the first time in history more than half the world is middle class – thanks to rapid growth in emerging market countries. During the past 15 years a new middle class has sprung up in emerging markets, producing a silent revolution of wealth creation and new aspirations. And it's only beginning... The middle class will almost double in the poor countries where sustained economic growth is lifting people above the poverty line fast. For example, by 2025, China will have the world's largest middle class, while India's will be 10 times larger than it is today. Of course, the global economy has hit a bump in the road. Things are bad, but emerging markets are going to roll again because they are still loaded with both CASH and DESIRE. A huge WANT is still bubbling... and no recession will shut it down. This massive new middle class is not only consuming more meat and grains, but they are also buying more clothes, refrigerators, toys, medicines... and cars. For example, China's state media reports that nearly 1,500 cars a day – every day – have been added to Beijing's already clogged roads since the start of 2009. And the same is going on in India, Brazil, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and just about every developing country on the planet. This is creating a big problem... the solution to which could make you a lot of money very soon. A Deadly Traffic Jam More cars on the world's dilapidated roads mean a deadly traffic problem that threatens lives and economic prosperity. A recent study by the National Center for Environmental Economics links the world's exploding middle class to a catastrophic rise in traffic fatalities. As growing global prosperity puts more vehicles on the road and the population of many nations continues to expand, traffic fatalities in low- and middle-income countries are expected to increase 83%. "You see the demise of the bicycle in China and the rise of the motor vehicle. It is dramatic. So it is not surprising that we are on the start of what will be a major epidemic," explains University of Sydney (Australia) public health professor Robyn Norton. "Aspirations for cars are part of what people see as their right, but it does come with a price." About 1.2 million people are killed in road accidents each year and 50 million are injured or disabled, the United Nations' health agency said in its first report on road safety in more than 40 years. The worldwide highway death toll rivals that caused by some infectious diseases. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies calls the situation a worsening disaster destroying lives and livelihoods, and hampering development. What's the solution? Simple. We need better, safer roads all over the world. This presents you with a remarkable investment opportunity that could make you a fortune in the coming months and years. A One-of-a-Kind Profit Opportunity! Let's look at the facts: More people with money means more cars... more traffic... and more traffic fatalities. The only solution is to build better, safer roads. More specifically, toll roads. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there is an "emerging rebirth of toll roads in the U.S. landscape." "One key element of surface transportation, now and in the future, will be toll roads," says Gary Hausdorfer, chief executive officer of Cofiroute USA, a private toll road company. "Neither state nor federal levels of highway funding are sufficient to keep pace with demand." The Washington Post reports that toll roads are gaining popularity from coast to coast as the high cost of building highways causes states to seek new financing methods. And across the globe, as countries around the world look for funding to build infrastructure, toll roads offer an excellent alternative to raising taxes. Bottom line: Toll roads will reduce traffic on existing roads... save lives... and generate money for cash-strapped governments (including the U.S. government). In addition, some experts believe that toll roads will reduce the number of cars on the roads thereby reducing emissions and global warming. What's the best way to play the traffic mega-trend? Infrastructure companies in general will benefit from the global traffic problem. More specifically, companies tied to the construction of highways. For example you might take a look at a heavy equipment manufacturer like Caterpillar (CAT). Or you could buy a road construction company like Granite Construction (GVA). Those two stocks should do well in the coming years. But before you jump at either of those companies...let me tell you about an opportunity that I believe could be a "millionaire-maker." They've Got a Virtual Monopoly! This company is one of the largest developers and operators of toll roads in the world. They have a geographically diversified portfolio and own the two most highly regarded toll roads in all the world. Of course, this company will make a fortune building toll roads for governments and municipalities around the world. But here's the main reason we like this stock. Not only do they make money by building toll roads, but they also make money by managing the toll roads. In other words, they collect the tolls! This creates an ongoing and virtually endless stream of cash, and an increase in revenues every time they raise the tolls. And make no mistake: These guys will raise the rates. That's because they are virtually without competition. You see, although alternative traffic routes compete with the toll roads, high congestion in modern cities makes demand relatively inelastic and strategically located toll roads tend to enjoy a natural monopoly. Of course, this does create some controversy. In fact, the National Motorist Association President James Baxter complains that toll road operators have a monopoly. "Toll roads are literally a monopoly that are sanctioned by the state," explains Baxter. And the Foundation for National Progress agrees, stating that toll-road monopolies are plundering the resources of the post-crash world. If you have a problem with monopolies, I suggest you pass on this opportunity. But if you are serious about making some big money, I urge you to jump on the bandwagon because this could be one of the biggest investment bonanzas of our lifetime. In fact, it could almost make back the money you've lost in the past 18 months. That's how big this opportunity is...! As the global demand for toll roads grows, the company I've been telling you about is positioned to make money hand over fist... for as long as there are cars on the roads. They have projects in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and more. As the global infrastructure boom goes full scale, this company will skyrocket. According to Goldman Sachs, this company is rock solid, sitting on $1 billion in cash. They also pay a nice dividend. But the upside is the real reason to get in on this stock. How high could they go? Back in 1932, if you had put some money into Clarke Equipment Company (a manufacturer of road construction equipment) you could have seen a 17,716% return as roads were built across America. That's good enough to turn $10,000 into $1.7 million. The stock we're recommending today offers similar potential... and while I can't promise 17,716%... I can tell you this company is a must for your portfolio. Even if it did 1/10 as well as Clarke Equipment Company, that would give you a potential 1,771% return over the long haul! That's 17 times your money! That's good enough to turn $10,000 into over $170,000. In order to get you in, I’ve put together a Special Investment Brief called, “Ride the Global Toll Road for a Potential 10-bagger!” It’s part of our New World Financial Navigation Kit. I’ll tell you how to get free access to the Kit in just a moment. But first, let’s look at some more phenomenal opportunities...
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