Investing Topics: Canada
Northern Resilience
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 10, 2016
This Canadian pipeline owner boasts a strong balance sheet, relatively low cost of capital and a robust backlog of growth projects.
Fourth-Quarter Results from Canada’s Energy Patch
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 22, 2015
Oil and gas producers worldwide have felt the sting from lower energy prices. Although much of the media attention has focused on the US companies spearheading the shale revolution, their counterparts north of the border arguably have taken a harder hit.
Standing at the Top
By
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.
Abundant Bargains Abroad
By
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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