Investing Topics: Utility Stocks
02/06/18: Stay Disciplined
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 6, 2018
From peak to trough, the Dow Jones Utility Average has give up more than 16 percent of its value during the recent selloff. Many of our Portfolio holdings trade below our buy targets, but none of our picks have dipped below the dream prices highlighted in the February issue of Conrad’s Utility Investor.
Where Do We Go from Here?
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 4, 2018
Volatility creates opportunity. We review our three-part investment strategy for the current market.
The Big Selloff
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 4, 2018
We make a calculated bet on a utility stock that has sold off hard over the past few months.
Back Below Our Buy Target
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 4, 2018
The recent pullback in utility stocks pulled this high-quality name below our buy target for the first time in about a year.
How Low Will Utility Stocks Go?
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 3, 2018
We examine the drivers behind the recent pullback in utility stocks and the potential for more downside.
Utilities and Trump: So Far So Good
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 15, 2018
Utility stocks have lagged in the new year, but developments on the policy front largely have played out in the sector's favor.
A Year of Dangers and Opportunities
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
The Conrad’s Utility Investor model portfolios turned in a strong performance last year. We review our strategy and how we plan to keep the streak going in 2018.
Picks and Pans for 2018
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
We review our top picks from last year and highlight our favorite stocks for 2018.
Year-End Housekeeping
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
With 2017 winding down, investors’ focus naturally shifts to portfolio maintenance and positioning for the new year. We review our big winners for potential profit-taking and our few laggards for tax-loss selling.
Full Disclosure: Key Takeaways from ESG Ratings
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
Investors win when companies do the right thing on disclosures.
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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