2007-12-23 13:12:03 · 3 answers · asked by NJ Gold 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Yes, they pay good dividends. With stock prices not rising like they did a year ago, it is good to have a 3-4% dividend even if the stock does not go up.
My local utilities include EXC and GAS. I invest in them because I can see what they are up to and it gives me a chance to get even for the bills they send me!
2007-12-23 14:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Menehune 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think having a utility in your portfolio is a good thing because they aren't as volitile as other stocks and they pay a good dividend. I'm invested in PGN (Progress energy) which is my local electricity provider. I get some satisfaction investing in a local company which has to pay me a little bit back for what I pay them every month.
2007-12-24 05:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by northnode3g 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're patient, Atmos Energy eventually appreciates significantly and pays good dividends in the meantime. See here:
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=ATO&t=my&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=
2007-12-23 22:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Bob Little 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋