Two-thousand nine will go down as a year when almost any investment made money–but all too many investors didn’t take advantage.
Described by management as a “game-changer,” CIC’s cash will fund AES Corp’s (NYSE: AES) estimated $4 billion project pipeline, including 6,600 megawatts of wind generation currently in development.
Managed with an eye towards total returns, CM Focus Fixed Income should prosper over the long term–and a relatively low expense ratio further bolsters returns. Although the fund likely will lag in bull markets, it offers significant downside protection when conditions sour.
The Roman god Janus looks both ahead and behind at the same time. With his namesake month January days away, now’s a good time to look at a few things income investors learned in 2009, and what they portend for the year ahead.
Over the course of 2009 both the income stocks that our interviewees recommended and the ones we highlight in “Stocks for Income” and track in the Now Versus Then table, for the most part, have generated positive returns. More important, we avoided any dividend reductions.
As both real estate markets and the economy continue to recover, now is the time to add high-quality REITs to your portfolio
Under the capable guidance of Luz Padilla, TCW Emerging Markets Income (TGEIX) has generated impressive returns that place the fund in the top 1 percent of Morningstar’s Emerging Markets Debt category over the past 3 years.
The US-registered Amana Income (AMANX) is Sharia-compliant, meaning that it’s specifically designed for investors seeking a fund that trades in accordance with Islamic principles.
Atlantic Power Corp’s (TSX: ATP-U, OTC: ATPWF) interests in 14 power plants and California’s Path 15 transmission line continue to generate steadily rising monthly disbursements.
Third quarter earnings are mostly in. The verdict on our Income Portfolio holdings: Solid dividend coverage, strong balance sheets and robust growth prospects.
