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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
A Break in the Storm
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 10, 2015
For the second consecutive month, none of the more than 200 essential-services companies covered in our Utility Report Card announced a dividend cut. However, companies with heavy exposure to energy prices—especially crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL)—remain under pressure and could be at risk of reducing their payouts.
Resolving Challenges, Investing in Growth
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 10, 2015
This utility recently doubled its rate of quarterly dividend growth, but the stock is still down 10 percent on the year. Smart investors should take advantage of this opportunity.
A Turnaround Story Gains Traction
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 10, 2015
This global telecom giant continues to make all the right moves to return to dividend growth, but the stock still trades at a discount.
Thoughts on the MLP Selloff
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 6, 2015
Recent downside in the Alerian MLP Index reflects a number of factors, including the group's outperformance relative to other energy stocks last year, the market’s growing concern about rising interest rates and worries that the slowdown in drilling activity will limit future growth opportunities.
Second-Quarter Earnings Preview
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Roger S. Conrad on
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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Roger S. Conrad on
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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Roger S. Conrad on
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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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 12, 2015
In the quest for page views, Barron's has run another attack piece on Kinder Morgan.
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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