Income Insights
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 21, 2014
From REITs to former income trusts, Canada is still a dividend wonderland for income-seeking investors.
Scottish Independence and Other Wild Cards
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2014
Utility investors shouldn't lose any sleep over Scotland's push for independence.
Canadian REITs: Unloved Unreasonably
By
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.
The Short End of the Stick
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 31, 2014
Perhaps those dastardly short sellers aren’t so smart after all.
Electric Utilities: The American Way vs Germany and Australia
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 23, 2014
Fear-mongering pundits often point to Germany's energy policy to illustrate the risk that the boom in renewable-energy development poses to the US. Australia provides a better analogue for the US experience, though investors should understand the American energy landscape's unique features before placing their bets.
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