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Not All Utility Stocks are the Stable Dividend Payers We Thought

The Motley Fool Videos
Updated

One of those widely held beliefs among investors is that you can find stability and consistent dividends among utility stocks. If you look at the recent history of several utility companies, though, this isn't necessarily the case.

The Industry Focus Energy team digs into why these companies don't have as impressive of a track record as many might think. For our best dividend stock ideas, go to dividends.fool.com.

This podcast was recorded on 11/19/2015.