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Attention Retirees: Buy The Dip In These 5 High Yielding MLPs (Part 1)

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  Published Tue, 22 May 2012 05:42:52 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
  

  
  

  MLP Overview MLPs generally offer stable yields that are typically higher than those of common stocks. In addition, MLP returns have traditionally had low correlations with stocks and bonds, making them good portfolio diversification assets (especially in times of economic uncertainty). As highlighted in Standard & Poor's Guide to MLPs, MLPs offer investors three distinct positive characteristics: Tax Treatment - Since MLPs are structured as partnerships they do not pay corporate income taxes. Taxes are only paid when distributions are received, thus avoiding the double taxation faced by investors in corporations. Consistent Distributions - MLPs face stringent provisions including the requirement to pay minimum quarterly distributions to limited partners, by contract. Thus, the distributions of MLPs are very predictable. Energy Infrastructure - The majority of MLPs operate in the energy sector, particularly in energy infrastructure industries such as pipelines, which provide stable income streams. The performance of companies in the... Read more
  

  Stock name									ISIN	Last trade		P/E	Earnings/Share	Dividend/Share	Dividend yield
  KINDER MORGAN ENERGY									US4945501066	88.20		41.5	2.14	5.20	5.90
  ONEOK PARTNERS LP									US68268N1037	53.27		20.9	2.56	2.86	5.37
  ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS									US2937921078	62.54		23.3	2.71	2.68	4.29
  PLAINS ALL AM. PIPELINE									US7265031051	58.50		24.7	2.40	2.30	3.93
  MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS									US5590801065	53.94		28.3	1.92	2.03	3.76

  
  

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