Elliott H Gue

Elliott H. Gue bringsan international perspective to KCI Investing, analyzing the complexities of global energy markets and related industries for Personal Finance as well as more specialized publications. From traditional fuels like coal and crude oil to the latest alternative energy sources, Elliott’s semimonthly newsletter, The Energy Strategist, unearths the most profitable opportunities in this booming sector and outlines the interrelated economic and geopolitical forces that drive these markets.

Before joining KCI, Elliott lived and worked in Europe for five years, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and management and a master’s degree in finance at the University of London - the first American student to complete a full degree at this prestigious business school. In addition to his work on energy markets, Elliott is co-editor of The Partnership, an online newsletter that takes the guesswork out of identifying high-growth, high-yield partnerships through studied advice and sound market intelligence. He also coauthored a book on investment opportunities in Asia, The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia’s Newfound Prosperity.

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Other articles written by Elliott H Gue

3/10/10 Breaking News - Growth MLP

We advise readers to book a 119 percent gain in one of our Growth Portfolio recommendations.

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Distribution Upside

The MLP Profits Portfolio Conservative Holdings are involved in fee-based business lines and have minimal commodity-price risk. They’re known for their consistent cash flows and steady performance.

Good to Grow

Here's a rundown of some of the recent acquisitions and expansion projects announced by three of our Growth Portfolio Holdings.

1/30/10 Breaking News - Sell-Rated MLP

We recently warned subscribers that this high-yielding MLP, which we rate a "Sell," was due for a distribution cut. We were right.

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Balancing Yield and Risk

Hefty yields aside, units of some MLPs just aren't worth the risk.

Impact of Senatorial Elections in MA on MLPs

Roger Conrad, Co-Editor of MLP Profits, discusses the impact of the recent senatorial elections in MA on MLPs in the portfolio. Click Here.

1/19/10 Breaking News - Aggressive MLPs

The parent and general partner of one of our Aggressive Holdings announced a deal this morning that will transform the MLP, leaving it financially stronger and less risky.

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Three-Legged Rally

Our coverage universe is off to a solid start in 2010; the industry benchmark Alerian MLP Index is up a little over 2 percent, and our Aggressive Portfolio picks are up by roughly twice that amount.

Valuations, Interest Rates and Taxes

It’s official: The benchmark Alerian MLP Index logged the best one-year gain in its 14-year history in 2009, a 77 percent total return. After a rally of that magnitude, it’s only logical for investors to wonder if it’s too late to jump aboard.

Shale Infrastructure

The big payoff for George Mitchell came in 2002 when Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) acquired his firm in a $3.5 billion deal, a fitting recognition of the experience and acreage his firm had in the Barnett Shale.