Feature Article
A Big Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 12, 2015
A transformative deal promises to help this large utility unlock additional value and drive dividend growth.
Beyond Brazil
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 12, 2015
Concern about this global utility's exposure to Brazil is overblown, creating a buying opportunity for savvy investors.
Dividends under Threat and on the Mend
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 14, 2015
There are two ways to escape the Endangered Dividends List: posting improved operating results that eliminate the threat to the payout or cutting these disbursements to shareholders completely.
A Double-Digit Yield from this Preferred Stock
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 14, 2015
This regional telecom appears to have turned the corner, and its preferred shares trade with plenty of liquidity and sport a double-digit yield.
Quality at a Discount
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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.
Three Ways to Play the Utility Takeover Boom
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 14, 2015
We highlight three strategies to profit from the recent resurgence in merger and acquisition activity in the utility and telecom sectors.
Managing the Downside
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2015
Only time will tell whether recent volatility in US equities will develop into a full-on bear market. In the interim, here’s a plan that will keep you invested and generate a steady stream of dividends. We’ll also highlight strategies to avoid the destructive behaviors that seem rational during selloffs great and small.
Making Calculated Moves
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 11, 2015
In the second half of 2015, our investment strategy remains focused on the long term and opportunistic in the near term.
What’s Working Now
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 10, 2015
The bear market in energy stocks continues. But there are still plenty of ways to lock in above-average yields and build long-term wealth with our favorite essential-services stocks.
The Dash for Gas
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 8, 2015
This spin-off has credible plans to grow its cash flow by 20 percent annually in coming years.
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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