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Roger S. Conrad
Roger S. Conrad needs no introduction to individual and professional investors, many of whom have profited from his decades of experience uncovering the best dividend-paying stocks for accumulating sustainable wealth.
Roger built his reputation with Utility Forecaster, a publication he founded more than 20 years ago that The Hulbert Financial Digest routinely ranked as one of the best investment newsletters. He’s also a sought-after expert on master limited partnerships (MLP) and former Canadian royalty trusts.
In April 2013, Roger reunited with his long-time friend and colleague, Elliott Gue, becoming co-editor of Energy & Income Advisor, a semimonthly online newsletter that’s dedicated to uncovering the most profitable opportunities in the energy sector.
Although the masthead may have changed, readers can count on Roger to deliver the same high-quality analysis and rational assessment of the best dividend-paying utilities, MLPs and dividend-paying Canadian energy names.
Articles
Second-Quarter Earnings Preview
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Jul. 1, 2015
Here are some of the key themes on our radar as second-quarter earnings season approaches.
07/01/15: Connecticut Plays Hardball with UIL Holdings and Iberdrola
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 1, 2015
UIL Holdings’ stock tumbled yesterday after the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulator Authority (CPURA) issued a preliminary decision rejecting the company’s pending acquisition by Iberdrola.
Two to Buy
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Jun. 30, 2015
The recent pullback in dividend-paying stocks means that two of our favorites at attractive valuations. Both could experience more downside in the near term because of concerns about rising interest rates, but remain solid holdings for the long haul.
Key Takeaways on Renewable Energy from the EIA’s Annual Conference
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Jun. 21, 2015
Here are some of our key takeaways on utilities and renewable energy from the Energy Information Administration's annual conference.
3 Reasons Not to Sweat the Latest Taper Tantrum
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 17, 2015
Investors should focus on buying best-in-class utility stocks at reasonable valuations, instead of fretting over what the Federal Reserve may or may not do.
06/12/15: More Sensationalism from Barron’s
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Jun. 12, 2015
In the quest for page views, Barron's has run another attack piece on Kinder Morgan.
Roger Conrad Answers Your Investing Questions
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 9, 2015
Roger Conrad, founder and chief editor of Conrad's Utility Investor, will host an exclusive Live Chat for subscribers on June 9.
Better Than Bonds
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 7, 2015
On June 9, I’ll host an exclusive live chat for Conrad’s Utility Investor subscribers. We’ll start at 2:00 p.m., and I won’t sign off until I’ve answered every question. A transcript of the event will be available the next day.
Given the recent uptick in Treasury yields and scuttlebutt about the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates, we’ll probably spend a fair amount of time discussing the best strategies for the current environment.
When you look at the historical data, the Dow Jones Utilities Average exhibits scant correlation to movements in interest rates. In fact, utility stocks have posted gains in years when interest rates have climbed and when they’ve fallen.
Nevertheless, the conventional wisdom persists that dividend-paying stocks will get walloped because rising interest rates erode the value of future dividends. This faulty logic treats stocks like bonds and overlooks the potential for dividend growth.
Balancing Act
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 7, 2015
Our Portfolio holdings continue to perform well as businesses—the key to long-run dividend growth and capital gains. Concerns about an uptick in interest rates create buying opportunities, but savvy investors should also play some defense.
On the Verge of Great Things
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 7, 2015
Further clarity on potential drop-down transactions could provide a major upside catalyst for this turnaround story.
MODEL PORTFOLIOS & RATINGS
Aggressive Income Portfolio
Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
Conservative Income Portfolio
Harness the tried and true wealth-building power of rising dividends.
Top 10 DRIPs
Nothing compounds wealth like reinvesting a rising stream of dividends.
Endangered Dividends List
Warning: Falling Dividends.
Utility Report Card
Roger's current take and vital statistics on more than 200 essential-services stocks.
Conrad's Utility Investor
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