Feature Article
Vulnerable to Oil’s Decline
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 7, 2014
Recent changes to the Endangered Dividends List reflect the sharp drop in crude-oil prices.
Looking for Profits? Focus on Policy, Not Politics
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 9, 2014
Partisan politics are as old as the republic itself. But when it comes to making investment decisions, focus on policy and leave your own biases behind.
Sweet 16
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 9, 2014
Sixteen Portfolio holdings have reported quarterly earnings since the Nov. 4 Utility Roundup. Here’s our take.
Taking Precautions
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 7, 2014
Weak oil prices and pessimistic guidance call for caution when dealing with these five stocks.
The Power of Low Expectations
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 7, 2014
Brazil's largest electric utility has taken a beating. But its bargain-basement valuation means it won't take much good news to send this aggressive bet higher.
Standing at the Top
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 7, 2014
For the better part of two decades, governments have sought to promote competition in the telecommunication sector. Ironically, the more regulators have strived in this direction, the more dominant the industry leaders have become.
This Canadian telecom has invested heavily in its network, and is a major player in content with a big chunk of the country's wireless spectrum.
Chevron Corp: The Next 1,000 Percent
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 4, 2014
Top 10 DRIPs Portfolio holding Chevron Corp has rewarded investors with steady gains for the last two decades.
Pembina Pipeline Corp: A Buy Once Again
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 4, 2014
Former income trust Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSX: PPL, NYSE: PBA) has generated a total return of more than 3,000 percent since October 1998. And it has ample opportunity to grow its cash flow in years to come.
Dim Prospects Call for Caution
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 4, 2014
Dashed merger hopes, unfavorable regulatory environments and dim prospects signal investor caution is still in order for these companies.
Abundant Bargains Abroad
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 4, 2014
Many of the stocks in the Aggressive Income Portfolio and Conservative Income Portfolio trade below our buy targets. And eight of my Top 10 DRIPs are also at ideal entry points.
Some of the best buys right now are outside the US, largely because the greenback has surged against many currencies this year.
Two factors support this strength: Slowing economic growth in China, which has pressured the currencies of commodity-exporting countries; and a US economy that has gained steam, enabling the Federal Reserve to rein in quantitative easing at a time when the European Central Bank plans to start buying bonds.
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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