When investors think of natural gas production, the first regions that come to mind are Russia, the Middle East and, perhaps, parts of Africa. It might surprise many to learn that the US is actually the second-largest gas producer in the world and, perhaps more importantly, the fastest-growing producer. Read More

Q: I am interested in partnerships but I notice by my work as a tax preparer that many partnerships do not issue their K-1s before April 15th and I am not sure if it is worth the trouble to have to file extensions each year. Are there certain partnerships that are good investments that generally issue their K-1s before April 15th? Read More

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Most master limited partnerships hail from the energy industry. It’s a proven model for flow through entities and it’s where we’ll be concentrating the majority of our efforts in MLP Profits.   That, however, is where the similarities between individual MLPs end. Some MLPs’ cash flows are almost wholly dependent… Read More

Most master limited partnerships hail from the energy industry. And as that’s the proven model—as well as our chief expertise—that’s where most MLP Profits recommendations will come from.   In the article attached to the Conservative Holdings section (see Home Page), we highlighted the key differences between MLPs in terms… Read More

Most master limited partnerships hail from the energy industry. That’s where our focus in MLP Profits is going to be for three reasons. First, it’s the only real proven model for MLPs, and the only one to truly weather the market calamity of the past year. Second, it has incredible… Read More

Buy good businesses paying high yields as cheaply as possible: If that’s what you’re after, you’re going to find a lot to like in our new service MLP Profits.   Our focus is master limited partnerships, an investment class that’s been around a while but has recently gained a very… Read More

Master limited partnerships (MLP) offer double-digit, tax-advantaged yields and strong recession-resistant growth potential. And while most in the group operate in the energy business, the sector has little correlation to commodity prices. Read More

We adhere to four basic rules to identify the best partnerships for you to own and constantly monitor and reevaluate our Portfolio holdings based on this rubric. Any recommendation that fails this litmus test is jettisoned. Read More

The prices of key energy-related commodities have fallen sharply since mid-summer, though both oil and natural gas have bounced off their lows in recent weeks. Read More

A publicly traded partnership (PTP) can be one of the best investments you can make from a tax standpoint, but putting your return together can be difficult because of the K-1 form, with which many investors are unfamiliar. The K-1 is one of the biggest reasons why more investors don’t take advantage of PTPs. Read More

Crude oil prices have fallen nearly $30 per barrel and natural gas prices are off $3.50 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) since the beginning of July. This sudden, dramatic correction has sent shockwaves through the energy patch and prompted some unusual volatility in our favorite energy-related publicly traded partnerships (PTPs). Read More