Akaralph's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/user/188247/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/1445071/comments?source=feed#comment-18994471 18994471 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:37:02 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1441731/comments?source=feed#comment-18981651 18981651 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:26:08 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1441731/comments?source=feed#comment-18981331 18981331 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:11:05 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1430711/comments?source=feed#comment-18954591 18954591 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:09 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1441731/comments?source=feed#comment-18953521 18953521 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:15 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1441731/comments?source=feed#comment-18949791 18949791
I find it hard to believe that one individual whom is virtually unknown to the investment community has the ability to write an article on SA that has the capability to literally move a stock. Says very little for the wisdom of those who read SA articles and act based upon the article's content.

His perspective on CHKR appears to be sound. Personally, I am coming to believe that the newer, finite-life U.S. royalty trusts are scams. I own CHKR and PER, so I can speak from my own bad experiences. Fortunately, I am in both in the mid-teens.

The catalyst for these trusts will be events (read war) that will drive up the prices of crude, NGL's and NG. I think that in the next year or so the Middle East is going to erupt, driving oil to the $200 level and NG to double digits.

This will result in the trusts receiving higher prices for the underlying commodities and therefore increased distributions. Unfortunately, we might not be around to receive them.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:39:18 -0400
I find it hard to believe that one individual whom is virtually unknown to the investment community has the ability to write an article on SA that has the capability to literally move a stock. Says very little for the wisdom of those who read SA articles and act based upon the article's content.

His perspective on CHKR appears to be sound. Personally, I am coming to believe that the newer, finite-life U.S. royalty trusts are scams. I own CHKR and PER, so I can speak from my own bad experiences. Fortunately, I am in both in the mid-teens.

The catalyst for these trusts will be events (read war) that will drive up the prices of crude, NGL's and NG. I think that in the next year or so the Middle East is going to erupt, driving oil to the $200 level and NG to double digits.

This will result in the trusts receiving higher prices for the underlying commodities and therefore increased distributions. Unfortunately, we might not be around to receive them.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1430901/comments?source=feed#comment-18921571 18921571
AGNC will pay the $1.25 dividend for the next two quarters before cutting once again.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:58:48 -0400
AGNC will pay the $1.25 dividend for the next two quarters before cutting once again.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1439311/comments?source=feed#comment-18909431 18909431
I think there are many opportunities to secure 8-9% yields in the MLP sector. Also, higher yields are available with BDCs (those whose NII exceeds dividends paid). Several are double digits.

Other than that one can look at selective CEFs such as those which are involved in covered call option strategies.

I personally own a few royalty trusts - but not particularly happy with their performance to date.

Hope this helps.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:59 -0400
I think there are many opportunities to secure 8-9% yields in the MLP sector. Also, higher yields are available with BDCs (those whose NII exceeds dividends paid). Several are double digits.

Other than that one can look at selective CEFs such as those which are involved in covered call option strategies.

I personally own a few royalty trusts - but not particularly happy with their performance to date.

Hope this helps.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18901551 18901551 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:11:44 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18900921 18900921
1.20 is correct. Either way, MTGE is not covering their dividend.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:38 -0400
1.20 is correct. Either way, MTGE is not covering their dividend.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18890641 18890641
AGNC will continue to pay $1.25 for the next two quarters or so. At that point the dividend will probably be cut once again. Recent earnings of
-$1.57 will take its toll.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 08:51:12 -0400
AGNC will continue to pay $1.25 for the next two quarters or so. At that point the dividend will probably be cut once again. Recent earnings of
-$1.57 will take its toll.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1439311/comments?source=feed#comment-18890401 18890401
Much better places to be than mREITs.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 08:45:11 -0400
Much better places to be than mREITs.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18859961 18859961 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:01 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18859311 18859311 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:28 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18852141 18852141 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:42:37 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18852021 18852021
If the dividend is $1.00 and earnings are $.50 the ratio is 2.0 and the dividend is not covered by the earnings.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:14 -0400
If the dividend is $1.00 and earnings are $.50 the ratio is 2.0 and the dividend is not covered by the earnings.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432981/comments?source=feed#comment-18809181 18809181 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53:23 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1432691/comments?source=feed#comment-18801781 18801781
PTSRF looks fairly solid.

Of your MLPs CMLP is the best of the bunch. NS looks to be having problems.

Might look at GNT as opposed to GGN as a resource play.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 08:10:10 -0400
PTSRF looks fairly solid.

Of your MLPs CMLP is the best of the bunch. NS looks to be having problems.

Might look at GNT as opposed to GGN as a resource play.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1426571/comments?source=feed#comment-18712501 18712501
If you work hard and are rewarded financially for your efforts while the guy next door sits on his fanny in front of the tube all day let him starve. Unfortunately, our government chooses to reward his slothfulness with welfare!]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 13:05:44 -0400
If you work hard and are rewarded financially for your efforts while the guy next door sits on his fanny in front of the tube all day let him starve. Unfortunately, our government chooses to reward his slothfulness with welfare!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1426571/comments?source=feed#comment-18711961 18711961
Don't see much sense in holding physical gold. How would one spend it. Couldn't very well go to the supermarket with one once of gold worth $2000 and expect them to make change. On second thought, there won't be any supermarkets open now, will there.

Could possibly hold Canadian Maple Leafs for barter purposes. Think that ammo could possibly become a currency at some point.

Upshot of it all is if (when) our country goes into the tank we will need the means to feed and defend ourselves - not much else is going to matter.]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 12:39:34 -0400
Don't see much sense in holding physical gold. How would one spend it. Couldn't very well go to the supermarket with one once of gold worth $2000 and expect them to make change. On second thought, there won't be any supermarkets open now, will there.

Could possibly hold Canadian Maple Leafs for barter purposes. Think that ammo could possibly become a currency at some point.

Upshot of it all is if (when) our country goes into the tank we will need the means to feed and defend ourselves - not much else is going to matter.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1426571/comments?source=feed#comment-18707731 18707731
I am sick of the present administration blaming everything on the previous one - plain and simple. Accept some responsibility (that's a laugh).

I greatly fear if the Dems take total control in 2014. Never thought I would live to see the downfall of our country.]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:37:45 -0400
I am sick of the present administration blaming everything on the previous one - plain and simple. Accept some responsibility (that's a laugh).

I greatly fear if the Dems take total control in 2014. Never thought I would live to see the downfall of our country.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1426571/comments?source=feed#comment-18707511 18707511 Sat, 11 May 2013 09:26:49 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1413831/comments?source=feed#comment-18643341 18643341 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:10:24 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1413831/comments?source=feed#comment-18643311 18643311 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:09:37 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1417641/comments?source=feed#comment-18618091 18618091
Does anyone see a trend here?

Very much a reminder of the mREIT disaster of the last bear market (2008-2009).]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 09:05:20 -0400
Does anyone see a trend here?

Very much a reminder of the mREIT disaster of the last bear market (2008-2009).]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1418151/comments?source=feed#comment-18617651 18617651
In the fourth quarter of 2013 it is very likely that the distribution will be cut to $1.00 or less.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:57:22 -0400
In the fourth quarter of 2013 it is very likely that the distribution will be cut to $1.00 or less.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/1408201/comments?source=feed#comment-18602561 18602561 Wed, 08 May 2013 19:51:57 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1403431/comments?source=feed#comment-18581791 18581791 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:01:25 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1413391/comments?source=feed#comment-18578031 18578031 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:55:41 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1413391/comments?source=feed#comment-18572321 18572321 Wed, 08 May 2013 09:16:06 -0400