Investing Topics: Regulated Utilities
A Big Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 12, 2015
A transformative deal promises to help this large utility unlock additional value and drive dividend growth.
Dream a Little Dream
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 6, 2015
The risk of the S&P 500 suffering a significant correction at some point in the first half of 2016 remains elevated. Here's an update on dream buy prices for our favorite stocks.
Quality at a Discount
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 14, 2015
Shares of best-in-class utilities rarely sell for bargain prices, which is why we've taken advantage of recent weakness to snap up this stock for our Conservative Income Portfolio.
Three Ways to Play the Utility Takeover Boom
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 14, 2015
We highlight three strategies to profit from the recent resurgence in merger and acquisition activity in the utility and telecom sectors.
Managing the Downside
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 13, 2015
Only time will tell whether recent volatility in US equities will develop into a full-on bear market. In the interim, here’s a plan that will keep you invested and generate a steady stream of dividends. We’ll also highlight strategies to avoid the destructive behaviors that seem rational during selloffs great and small.
It Pays to Stick with Utility Stocks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 4, 2015
Investors should take advantage of market volatility and fears of rising interest rates to establish or add to positions in high-quality utility stocks.
Winners and Losers from the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 22, 2015
Earlier this month, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued final rules designed to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. We run through the winners and losers from this new policy.
Making Calculated Moves
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 11, 2015
In the second half of 2015, our investment strategy remains focused on the long term and opportunistic in the near term.
What’s Working Now
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 10, 2015
The bear market in energy stocks continues. But there are still plenty of ways to lock in above-average yields and build long-term wealth with our favorite essential-services stocks.
Turning the Corner
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 8, 2015
With a return to dividend growth just around the corner, this undervalued utility is a great buy.
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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