MLPs: Circular Flow of Unsubstantiated Support Evaporating
Pictured: The circular flow of unsubstantiated support that continues to unravel, previously supporting the prices of the MLP universe. Image published June 18, 2015. © Valuentum Securities. The image above was taken from Valuentum’s President Brian Nelson’s article published on valuentum.com/ June 18. Forward-looking, cash-flow based dividend analysis has proven its worth once again. Shipping giant Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) made a tidal wave in its stock recently, knocking income investors over, after it cut its distribution by 80% December 17 in order to fund capital requirements on its future growth projects, reduce debt, and eliminate its need to access equity capital markets in the near term. The Valuentum thesis on MLPs continues to suggest that distributions related to the business model continue to be fueled … Read more