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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
MDU Resources Group: Bakken Bet is Cheap Again
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2014
West Texas Intermediate crude oil has slipped to $93 a barrel, its lowest price in two years, and producers in North Dakota’s prolific Bakken Shale part with their output for less than $88 a barrel.
But not even $70 oil would derail growth for our favorite bet on the Bakken Shale.
AmeriGas Partners LP: Value in Propane Distribution
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2014
Historically, propane distributors’ profits have been challenged by unpredictable weather, volatile wholesale prices, competition from natural gas and an extremely dispersed customer base. In the past, these obstacles translated into erratic returns for shareholders.
The industry’s solution: Increased scale through consolidation. Propane distributors—mostly master limited partnerships (MLP)—continue to consolidate, expanding their geographic reach and improving their purchasing power. These efforts have resulted in steadier sales and boosted margins.
Fines, Settlements and One Good Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2014
Regulators in California and in France bear down on troubled utilities, while two overseas telecoms move closer to finalizing their merger.
One to Cash Out, Three to Lock In
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2014
Although we prefer to buy and hold to build wealth over the long haul, we’re not averse to locking a big gain from time to time on momentum-driven names—especially in a five-year-old bull market.
Big Doings in the Utility Sector
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2014
We book an almost 55 percent gain on Consolidated Communications, highlight our best buys in the current market and explore some of the biggest trends driving returns in the essential-services space.
Canadian REITs: Unloved Unreasonably
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 8, 2014
Canadian REITs trade at reasonable valuations, offer superior yields and generally operate more conservatively than their US peers.
Five Big Deals to Build Wealth
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 4, 2014
Five of our Portfolio holdings have closed or announced deals that figure to be big-time profit boosters.
The Surprising Investment Implications of the EPA’s Proposed Limits on CO2 Emissions
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 1, 2014
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rules on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions create dangers and opportunities for investors in utility stocks.
The Short End of the Stick
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 31, 2014
Perhaps those dastardly short sellers aren’t so smart after all.
AGL Bets on Coal and Duke Exits Ohio as Dividend Stocks Roar Back
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 26, 2014
The Alerian MLP Index hits a new high, the DJUA recovers and many of our value names have soared. This summer's volatility shows why it pays to wait for the right price to buy.
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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