Feature Article
Market Currents: Key Trends to Drive Returns in 2015
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 10, 2015
The trends that shaped returns for essential-services stocks in 2014 should remain in play this year. Here’s how to profit.
Clean and Contracted
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 9, 2015
Long-term contracts and a solid backlog of opportunities make this Canadian power producer a winner.
Discounted Renewable Energy
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 7, 2014
Bargains have started to appear in the formerly red-hot yieldco universe, thanks to the mistaken assumption that these names face the same headwinds as First Solar (NSDQ: FSLR) and other component manufacturers.
Best in Class
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 7, 2014
Taking advantage of selloffs to scoop up best-in-class names is a time-tested tactic for scoring outsized investment gains.
In the midstream space, few master limited partnerships offer as compelling a combination of value and superior business performance as the newest member of our Conservative Income Portfolio..
Challenges and Opportunities
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 7, 2014
We highlight the best buying opportunities in today’s market, including several names that trade at an unwarranted discount because of the severe downdraft in crude-oil prices.
Crude Oil and Our Model Portfolios
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 7, 2014
The precipitous drop in crude-oil prices continues to roil the market. Here’s the latest on our Portfolio holdings in the energy sector.
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.
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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