This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Brazil is my favorite emerging country, and we're going to Brazil for our top pick for 2011: GOL Linhas Aereas Intelligentes (GOL)," says Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Top Stock Insights explains, "The rise of Brazil's middle class is good for airlines. And its fast growing emerging economy creates an ideal environment for discount airlines like GOL to set up shop and grow like crazy.

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This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"The smartphone revolution -- with web-browsing, video-watching, music-streaming mobile devices -- has made bandwidth a scarce resource," says small cap specialist Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Small Cap Investor PRO explains, "That's where Allot Communications (ALLT) comes in. Allot is an Israeli company that develops deep packet inspection (DPI) technology specifically designed to manage bandwidth use.

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"In my view, the best value in gold miners is the senior producers, and the best investment from that class is Barrick Gold (ABX)," says Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Top Stock Insights explains, "This company will benefit over the next few years from its high quality diversified portfolio of assets which includes around 140 million ounces of gold reserve.

"It's not a particularly fast growing company, but it's got the bull market in gold going for it. Additionally, it has a number of projects it can build and most importantly the capital to begin construction.

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"With conventional income investments like U.S. Treasuries, CDs, and corporates paying puny yields, investors need to consider dividend-paying stocks as a core component of an income strategy," notes Ian Wyatt.

The editor of The 100k Portfolio explains, "One way to do this is by purchasing the iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund (DVY), which is the oldest and largest dividend-focused ETF.

"The S&P 500 as a whole is currently yielding a healthy two percent. And the ten largest dividend-paying stocks in the U.S. have an average yield of four percent.

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"Iron ore miner Vale (VALE) turned in outstanding results in the third quarter, with a 110 percent increase in revenue, thanks to a more than doubling in iron ore prices this year," notes Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Global Commodity Investing explains, "Iron ore prices, which are set quarterly, have since declined 10 percent, so the company won't rack up such impressive numbers again in this quarter. The weak dollar will also have an impact on the company's margins.

"Still, given China's continued strong expansion, as well as those of other emerging markets-and limited expected supply additions, iron ore prices are likely to remain high for some time to come.

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"Credit card demand has exploded in recent years. Today, credit cards are responsible for over $2.5 trillion in transactions each year," notes Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Top Stock Insights explains, "And no company is better positioned to capture the digital transaction market than Visa (V); further, investors have a window of opportunity right now to pick up shares at a great price.

"Different from credit card-issuers, Visa is shielded from the consumer credit troubles (such as delinquencies and defaults) because they don't lend to consumers.

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"High gold prices and low debt costs make now a great time for major gold producers to seek and acquire junior gold companies," says Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Top Stock Insights explains, "I have singled out what I believe could be a potential takeover candidate: IAMgold (IAG), a mid-tier Canadian gold miner.

"Although we emphasize that this is a speculation, we believe the company could be a takeover candidate by large South African miners, perhaps by such companies as Gold Fields or AngloGold Ashanti.

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"The "golden" days lie ahead for silver and investors who get exposure to this commodity and stocks in the sector; in my view, there is no better silver miner than the 119 year old Hecla Mining (HL)," says Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Top Stock Insights explains, "The company is one of the oldest miners in the U.S. and operates in Alaska and Idaho.

"Over the past 12 months, silver has lagged increases in gold by a large margin and that will not last. Investors buy silver for the same reason as gold, inflation.

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"In our view, golden days lie ahead for silver; and one of the most promising small-cap silver mining companies is Coeur d' Alene Mines (CDE), which I believe has the potential for 40 percent or more upside," says Ian Wyatt.

The editor of The 100K Portfolio explains, "While the company takes it's name from the Idaho town in which it is headquartered, this is a mining company with a global presence.

"With mines in geographically stable areas including Argentina, Alaska, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico and Nevada, the operations are wide reaching.

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Continue reading First Trust ISE-Reserve Natural Gas (FCG): 30 Picks in One

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Financial advisor Ian Wyatt has launched a new investment service, The 100K Portfolio; he suggests, "My goal is to grow my $100,000 portfolio to $1 million over ten years.

Among his initial position is FedEx (FDX). He explains, "This is the type of company that you can buy today and own worry free for years to come.

"We are looking for companies that have a strong management team in place with an ability to control costs. I want to own stocks that deliver dependable earnings, and have strong balance sheets and steady earnings that aren't dependent on cheap credit or consumer excesses.

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"When I'm bargain hunting I will always keep in mind two things. First, why is the stock trading at a discount? Second, can the company recover? If the company can recover from the problem quickly, then I will buy that stock. Such is the case with Toyota Motor Company (TM).

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"The Arbitrage Fund (ARBFX) invests in mergers and acquisitions by purchasing the acquired company's stock and typically shorting the acquirer; this strategy yields the 'spread' if and when the deal closes," reports Ian Wyatt.

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This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"With the worlds largest and a quickly growing population of 1.3 billion people, China has many mouths to feed," observes small-cap specialist Ian Wyatt.

In his Small Cap Investor Pro, he explains, "One of my favorite China small cap stocks is AgFeed Industries Inc. (FEED), a hog feed and breeding company."

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"Revlon (REV) promises a better look for both consumers and investors," says Ian Wyatt. In his The SmallCap Investor, he says, "The company is firing on all cylinders."

The advisor explains, "Revlon, a $770 million market cap consumer goods company, has seen its shares surge 220% since October 1. The company makes, markets, and sells a range of women's cosmetics, hair-care, beauty-care, and skin-care products.

"We're not talking about a high margin business here -- Revlon has a paltry 3.7% profit margin over the last twelve months. "But the company is firing on all cylinders -- it generated free cash flow for the first time since its IPO in 1996 and has grabbed 22.3% market share in lip makeup -- good enough to put it back at number one.

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"I'm excited about Quanta Services (PWR), a contracting company that specializes in building utility transmission and distribution infrastructure," says Ian Wyatt.

In his Top Stock Insights, he explains, "The current focus in the U.S. of projects that improve energy conservation, utilize renewable resources, and improve air quality make Quanta an excellent long-term growth opportunity.

"Its customers are in the electric power, gas, telecommunications, and cable television industries. These are stimulus spending customers; i.e., big government organizations and utilities companies.

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"I am recommending Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) as part of an 'offense-defense' thesis," says Ian Wyatt. In Top Stock Insights, he reviews the leading biotechnology company.

Wyatt explains, "Celgene engages in the discovery of therapies designed to treat cancer and immune inflammatory related diseases. They have a number of products at the commercial stage including REVLIMID, THALOMID and VIDAZA.

"Celgene is also researching stem cells derived from the human placenta as well as from the umbilical cord, thus tapping into a promising new technology while avoiding the political and ethical questions dogging others involved in stem cell research.

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"International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has transformed itself into a dynamic consulting and computer services company that's leading the charge to help companies streamline efficiency and cut costs," says Ian Wyatt.

In his Top Stock Insights he explains, "And most investors are unaware of the change. In our opinion, that's why IBM trades with such an attractive valuation."

"The transformation of IBM means there should be some solid profits for investors who understand the changing face of business. It started in 2002. IBM bought out PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting for $3.5 billion.

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"We are at the early stages of witnessing a transformation of wireless activities away from voice and towards data for both personal and business customers," says says Ian Wyatt.

In his The Recovery Portfolio, he explains, "This portends great things Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), which has the best wireless network in the U.S. (For more on Verizon, see my recent post, The Safest Dividend in the Dow.)

"Verizon provides wireline service to 35 million access lines and 87 million wireless customers. It recently picked up 13 million of these wireless subscribers upon completion of its $28 billion purchase of privately held Alltel in January.

"My investment thesis for Verizon is all about growth in its wireless operating segment. Smartphone penetration, which is more profitable for Verizon, is still small and growing very rapidly.

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