Feature Article
California Cuttin’ On Such a Winter’s Day
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
PG&E Corp (NYSE: PCG) suspended its dividend indefinitely because of uncertainty about the cause of the devastating wildfires that ravaged California last year—and the utility’s potential liability.
A Year of Dangers and Opportunities
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
The Conrad’s Utility Investor model portfolios turned in a strong performance last year. We review our strategy and how we plan to keep the streak going in 2018.
Picks and Pans for 2018
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
We review our top picks from last year and highlight our favorite stocks for 2018.
A New Beginning
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
The undervalued stock has a checkered past--and a bright future.
Ready for the Next Act
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
This Conservative Income Portfolio has positioned itself for the next leg of its growth story.
Year-End Housekeeping
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
With 2017 winding down, investors’ focus naturally shifts to portfolio maintenance and positioning for the new year. We review our big winners for potential profit-taking and our few laggards for tax-loss selling.
Falling Dividends and Failing Companies
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
What’s worse for a company’s shareholders than a dividend cut? Well, two names on our Endangered Dividends List face the very real threat of insolvency.
Full Disclosure: Key Takeaways from ESG Ratings
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
Investors win when companies do the right thing on disclosures.
Steady as She Grows
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
Holiday shopping for stocks? This Canadian powerhouse offers a unique value proposition for conservative investors in search of a safe yield with substantial upside.
Another Chance to Buy
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
The recent pullback in this stock creates a buying opportunity for investors who missed it the first time.
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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