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Canadian Energy Trusts: The Best Long Term Income and Dollar Hedge? (Part 2)

In reading your articles, I find continued optimism, with little background of the ongoing chemistry/events of of the market.

You avoid commenting on the impact at the end of 2010 [21 months from now]. These investments may surprise in the "interim" by changing to corporate structure, thereby reducing divs etc.
Also not discussed[even if the trusts do not convert], is the impact of US investors paying tax in th30%+ range on the divs.
Following the follwoing Board will give insights as to the furture of the CANROYS
www.investorvillage.co...

For me, I'm out of Canroys for good , untill I see the results of 2011

There are numerous othe US trust opportunites that good buys right now-BPT, CRT, NRT, PBT etc. Also BP looks good.

The High Dividend Stock Investor's Collapsing Dollar Survival Guide, Part 2

Nothing especially new here. Just a treatise on Investing 101, and some international political dribble!

The High Dividend Stock Investor's Collapsing Dollar Survival Guide, Part 1

I've had many of the stocks mentioned over time. I sold in 10/08, and see an additional 30-50% loss since.
Even in the last 3-4 weeks the best Utilities are down 15-20%. Measly divs do help. I'm in bonds , cds, and cash

CLIFF, my advice to you is stick with accounting, your financial logic is wanting!