SamuelB

U.S. Natural Gas Rig Count at Seven Year Low

Besides the wells that might be capped and easily brought back into operation, how long does it take (on average) to drill a new well?

Also, what's the rate at which wellls run try -

Anyone have any good articles or sources on this?

Thanks

Fixed Income Pair Trade: Long MLN, Short TLT

If you can find the tlt to short, let me know because I will be right there with you.

TLT must be one of the most heavily shorted etfs out there.

The High Dividend Stock Investor's Collapsing Dollar Survival Guide, Part 5

Cliff -
I have enjoyed your articles but think that inflation may be more of a threat to certain MLPs like KMP and EPD that do not hold natural resources and don't directly benefit from rises in commodities.

I hold both, but am not sure that they are as good a hedge against inflation as they might initially seem. Aren't they limited in how much they can raise their rates?

Once inflation kicks in, the yields might look as enticing.

Sam

A Closer Look at Energy Infrastructure CEFs, ETN

TYG has a 6+% cost for use of leverage.
Not sure why you would not just buy the MLPs. I realize you are getting diversification with TYG, but their cost of borrowing is fairly high.