Investing Topics: Water Stocks

A Transformative Deal Ignites Growth

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 7, 2017

A blockbuster acquisition could put this European water and environmental services company on the path to dividend growth.

International Festival

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 8, 2016

International equities have fared far better this year than in 2014 and 2015, with the seven in our model Portfolios delivering an average total return of 17.2 percent in US dollar terms.

A strong US dollar has weighed on the returns generated by international utility stocks in recent years. But investors should consider looking abroad for high-quality utility and telecom names that trade at reasonable valuations and offer a favorable risk-reward proposition.

MODEL PORTFOLIOS & RATINGS

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.