Conservative Income Feature
Fixed-Income Value Play
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 7, 2016
The sudden meltdown in the high-yield bond market doesn’t show any signs of letting up, especially with the US economy continuing to weaken. But with pain comes opportunity: For the first time since 2009, fixed-income securities issued by essential-service companies trade at favorable valuations.
Kind of a Big Deal
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 11, 2016
After closing a big deal, this Northeast utility has the financial wherewithal and opportunity set to drive annual dividend growth of 10 percent in coming years.
Quality on Sale
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 6, 2015
This electric utility hiked its quarterly dividend by 8.2 percent--and there's more upside to come.
Cheap and Built to Last
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 7, 2015
Keystone XL's controversial cross-border leg doesn't really matter.
A Big Deal
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 12, 2015
A transformative deal promises to help this large utility unlock additional value and drive dividend growth.
Quality at a Discount
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 14, 2015
Shares of best-in-class utilities rarely sell for bargain prices, which is why we've taken advantage of recent weakness to snap up this stock for our Conservative Income Portfolio.
Turning the Corner
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 8, 2015
With a return to dividend growth just around the corner, this undervalued utility is a great buy.
Resolving Challenges, Investing in Growth
By
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.
Steady as She Goes
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 6, 2015
A laundry list of growth projects provides a high level of visibility to this high-quality utility's cash flow and dividend growth.
Building for the Future
By
Roger S. Conrad on
May. 11, 2015
This complicated master limited partnership offers investors a winning combination of yield, growth and stability.
MODEL PORTFOLIOS & RATINGS
Aggressive Income Portfolio
Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
Conservative Income Portfolio
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Top 10 DRIPs
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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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