Income Insights
REITs: Don’t Settle for Average
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 30, 2014
Investors looking for big, safe yields from real estate investment trusts (REIT) will be better served focusing on company-specific stories instead of buying exchange-traded funds (ETF).
The World’s Cheapest Utility Stock
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 25, 2014
The world's cheapest utility stock yields 27 percent based on its past 12 months of dividends. Although the utility won't be able to sustain this payout over the next 12 months, this deep-value name could be a worthwhile buy for aggressive investors who understand the risk and can afford to wait for some good news.
Utilities Enter the Spin Cycle
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 13, 2014
Expect more utilities to monetize assets and recycle capital by spinning off yieldcos and master limited partnerships.
The Fed Ends Quantitative Easing: What’s Next for Dividend Stocks?
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 4, 2014
Last week, the Federal Reserve ended its bond-buying program. Here's what this long-awaited policy shift means for dividend-paying stocks.
Politics and Utilities
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 27, 2014
Gubernatorial races are of paramount importance for utilities because governors appoint regulators in most states. Here's a quick roundup of what's at stake.
Your Questions Answered
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 20, 2014
Elliott Gue and I returned after spending several days of talking to subscribers and giving presentations at the World MoneyShow Toronto. Here's a sampling of questions that came up during our talks.
Unconventional Investing for the Win
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 14, 2014
Conventional wisdom holds that October is a dangerous month for stocks, which means that investors must think unconventionally to get ahead.
The Great Gross Out and Closed-End Bond Funds
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 8, 2014
Bill Gross' departure from Pacific Investment Management Company has garnered all the headlines in the bond markets and led to huge outflows from the firm's fund products. But challenging conditions in the bond market are a bigger cause for concern.
Five Reasons MLPs Are Still a Buy
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 1, 2014
Despite what you may have heard, MLPs still offer outstanding opportunities for savvy investors.
Canada: Dividend Wonderland
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 21, 2014
From REITs to former income trusts, Canada is still a dividend wonderland for income-seeking investors.
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