Feature Article
A Storied History and a Bright Future
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 4, 2015
The latest addition to our Aggressive Income Portfolio boasts a long history and, more important, a bright future.
Temporary Weakness, Long-Term Strength
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 7, 2015
The pullback in utility stocks gives investors another chance to buy high-quality names.
Energy Stocks Still in the Danger Zone
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 7, 2015
Lower energy prices keep several dividend cutters in danger of further reductions to their payouts.
Stay Vigilant, Focus on Value
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 7, 2015
The market’s attention has turned to the Federal Reserve once again. But savvy investors will focus on industry- and company-specific drivers to identify outperformers. We explore several key trends for essential-services investors.
Kind of a Big Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 7, 2015
The newest addition to our Aggressive Income Portfolio represents a recently announced deal involving this longtime underperformer will create long-term value for shareholders.
The 10 Percent Club
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 7, 2015
Fears of rising interest rates have given traders an excuse to take profits on utility stocks after last fall’s big run-up. Investors with a longer time horizon have ample opportunity buy the high-quality names in our 10 Percent Club, a distinguished group of essential-services stocks that offer a compelling combination of current yield and potential dividend growth.
Strong Business, Weak Currency
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 14, 2015
Let the currency headwinds blow; this Australian utility continues to deliver the goods as a business.
Going Steady
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 14, 2015
This master limited partnership hasn't skipped a beat since oil price started to plunge.
Earning Their Keep
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 14, 2015
There’s more to analyzing quarterly earnings than whether a company met Wall Street analysts’ consensus estimates. These regular check-ups provide useful insight into the health of our Portfolio holdings’ underlying businesses and their future growth prospects.
Staying on the Watch
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 14, 2015
Two companies escape from our Endangered Dividends List this month, while a handful of others join the party.
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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