The utility sector is lagging the S&P 500 this year as investors fret over the impact of rising interest rates on utilities. For investors looking to gain exposure or take a contrarian view on this sector, the following are the ten largest US electric utilities: 1.Company: Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) Current Dividend Yield: 4.17% 2.Company: …
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Equity markets worldwide have become extrememly volatile in the past few weeks. After the Greek debt drama ended after many months of twists and turns, seemingly out of nowhere China took the center stage. Though the Chinese economy has been in doldrums for a year or more now, investors suddenly turned their attention to China. …
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I came across a fascinating Journal article that I had bookmarked before in 2013 on banking crises in Canada and the US. Since 1790, the United States has suffered 16 banking crises. Canada has experienced zero — not even during the Great Depression. Source: Why Canada Can Avoid Banking Crises and U.S. Can’t, WSJ, Apr 9, 2013 From …
Gold is an important asset class to own by most investors. It does not produce a steady stream of regular income such as dividends and the only gain one can expect is due to price appreciation. So it is a great asset for investors seeking income. However gold has its advantages. For example, during times …