Feature Article
Revisiting our Picks and Pans for 2017
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 12, 2017
The January 2017 issue of Conrad’s Utility Investor highlighted our top picks and pans across the various industries covered in our Utility Report Card. Here’s an update on how these pairs have fared.
Distinguishing the Buys from the Sells
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 12, 2017
Despite lofty valuations in the utility sector, 16 of our Portfolio holdings still trade below our buy targets. We highlight some of our favorite opportunities for conservative and aggressive investors.
In Scale We Trust
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 10, 2017
Superior scale gives this propane distributor a big competitive advantage.
No Cuts, But Plenty of Risks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 10, 2017
Avoid these stocks with endangered dividends.
Life after the Merger
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 10, 2017
A simplification transaction should put this midstream operator on the path to success.
Key Takeaways from First-Quarter Earnings
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Earnings season provides a deluge of information about specific companies as well as early insight into industry-level trends.
Dividend Cuts Are All the Rage This Spring
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Several names on our Endangered Dividends List slashed their payouts over the past month.
Strong First-Quarter Results, But Mind the Valuation Gap
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Utility stocks offer exposure to strong underlying fundamentals, but historically elevated valuations mean that investors must stay disciplined.
Taking the Next Step
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
A big deal promises to accelerate this pipeline company's dividend growth.
A New Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
A new deal with regulators and ample investment opportunities to meet de-carbonization goals make this international utility a winner.
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