Investing Topics: Dividend Stocks
What’s Wrong with Telecom Stocks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 23, 2022
Communications is a growing and essential service. And a new generation of 5G and eventually 6G wireless—augmented by fiber broadband networks—is on the cusp of spurring a global revolution in productivity.
High Yield Bonds Without High Risks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 22, 2018
With barely a week left to go, the fourth quarter is on track to be nearly as bad for high yield bonds as it has for high yield stocks.
Time to Buy Yield
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 21, 2018
The combination of worries about the global economy in 2019 and political chaos have so far made this the worst December for the stock market in memory.
Seeking Dividend Champions: Don’t Settle for Less
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 21, 2018
This week, Barron’s “5 Dividend Standouts,” asserted that “finding stocks with both attractive yields and strong dividend growth isn’t easy.” But I take issue with the article’s implication that individual investors can’t find stocks with generous and growing dividends on their own when there are 8 rock-solid, buy-rated essential services stocks in our Conservative Income Portfolio right now, yielding an average of 6 percent.
What to Expect When Companies Declare Q3 Dividends
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 23, 2018
The hype and volatility of corporate earnings reporting season will soon be upon us. Before that happens, however, many companies will announce something considerably more near and dear to the hearts of income investors: Calendar third quarter dividends.
A Rare 9 Percent Yield With Safety Credentials
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 6, 2018
For the first year since 2005, propane distributor Amerigas Partners (NYSE: APU) didn’t raise its quarterly distribution. Rather than a sign of weakness, however, management’s decision secures the already generous 9 percent plus yield and may have set the stage for shares to break out of an 8-years plus trading range.
Dominant Down Under and Cheap Again
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 13, 2018
This Australian energy giant has reaped the rewards of climbing natural-gas prices while continuing to invest in the future.
Business is Booming
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 5, 2018
Our favorite turnaround story in the utility sector posted a blow-out fourth quarter.
A Trip to the Big-Yield Store
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 5, 2018
Like a moth to a flame, income-seeking investors often gravitate toward the biggest yields; all too many end up getting burned.
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Aggressive Income Portfolio
Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
Conservative Income Portfolio
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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.