Reports
The 9 Best and 9 Worst Essential Services Stocks for 2018-19
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 7, 2018
The Dow Jones Utility Average’s first half 2018 return was half of a percentage point including dividends.
That’s not bad considering utilities’ generally solid performance of the previous two years up to the all-time highs reached in mid-November of 2017. In addition, many sector leaders opened the year trading at stratospheric valuations, just as concerns about rising interest rates and the impact on earnings from the president’s corporate tax cuts and tariffs started to percolate.
Electric Gold: Your Antidote to Retirement Insecurity
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 7, 2018
The US electric system is in the early stages of a dramatic transformation that will launch a new wave of applications, cut costs by improving efficiency, enhance system reliability and improve air and water quality. Regulated utilities are the primary drivers of these changes. Their success is already enriching shareholders with accelerating dividend growth and robust total returns, what I call the ultimate antidote to retirement insecurity.
Top Takeaways and Best Ideas from the Edison Electric Institute’s 2017 Financial Conference
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 9, 2017
Roger Conrad shares his top takeaways and best investment ideas from his three days at the Edison Electric Institute's 2017 financial conference.
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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