Adam Galas
AdamGalas
Adam Galas is an energy writer for The Motley Fool and a retired Army Medical Services Officer. After serving his country in the global war on terror, he has come home to serve investors by teaching them how to invest better in order to achieve their financial dreams.
Recent Articles by Adam Galas
Jun 18, 2014
by Adam Galas
Better Buy Now: SolarCity or SunPower?
Solar is an industry that is full of promise, but also a lot of hype. This article explains why long-term investors should stick to one of the largest, most proven, and profitable companies in the industry, SunPower, as opposed to SolarCity, a much faster growing but still unprofitable company.
Jun 18, 2014
by Adam Galas
How the Linn Energy-ExxonMobil Deal Will Deliver a Huge Payout
Recently ExxonMobil and Linn Energy agreed on a land swap deal that is massively favorably to both companies and likely to make investors in both companies a lot of money over the long term. This article outlines this deal and why it makes both companies a buy.
Jun 17, 2014
by Adam Galas
Has Enerplus Turned the Corner? Or Should Investors Own Suncor Instead?
North America's energy boom is just getting started, but investors need to be careful where they invest their money. This article takes a look at Enerplus, a company that has struggled massively in the last few years, to see if it's turning the corner or if investors should take a look at Canadian Oil Sands giant Suncor.
Jun 17, 2014
by Adam Galas
3 Dividend Growth Plays That Could Make You Rich
Some of the best long-term investments are in boring but economically essential industries. This article highlights an industry most investors haven't heard of and outlines three stocks that have decades of dividend growth prowess to their names.
Jun 16, 2014
by Adam Galas
2 Ways to Play Argentina's Coming Shale Boom
The U.S. may be awash in oil and gas thanks to shale deposits and new technology, but foreign shale reserves are actually larger than America's. This article highlights the potential for a strong shale oil and gas boom in Argentina and highlights two stocks to buy (and one to avoid) as a method for investors to cash in.
Jun 15, 2014
by Adam Galas
Should Investors Own Either of These High-Yielding Oil Tanker Stocks?
The oil tanker market has been through a disastrous long-term decline but all indications are that the market has bottomed. This article examines the fundamentals of the industry and whether or not income investors should consider owning two of the highest yielding stocks in the industry.
Jun 11, 2014
by Adam Galas
Why Income Investors Should Avoid Royalty Trusts, and Better Alternatives
Royalty trusts offer mouthwatering yields of 20%-40% but come with a catch that makes them bad long-term investments. This article explains why income investors should steer clear of Royalty trusts and instead choose high-quality, high-yielding upstream MLPs instead.
Jun 11, 2014
by Adam Galas
Why Investors Should Avoid Buckeye Partners and Own These 2 MLPs Instead
Pipeline partnerships are a popular way for income investors to earn both high-yield and capital gains to boot. This article explains why investors should consider avoiding Buckeye Partners in lieu of better alternatives: Markwest Energy Partners and Genesis Energy.
Jun 11, 2014
by Adam Galas
John Fredriksen: The Iron Man of Offshore Drilling
Many investors have made a fortune investing alongside ocean-based visionary John Fredriksen. This article highlights three amazing offshore drillers founded by the dividend-loving billionaire, and why long-term income investors should climb aboard.
Jun 5, 2014
by Adam Galas
Why Investors Should Avoid Transocean, and 2 Better Alternatives
Offshore oil drilling is one of the hottest trends in the energy sector, and investors have many ways to play it. This article highlights why Transocean is a troubled giant that should be avoided and instead highlights two smaller, more nimble, alternatives with bright futures and strong dividends to boot.
Jun 4, 2014
by Adam Galas
Is It Worth Chasing This 11% Dividend Yield?
Atlantic Power offers investors a mouth-watering yield of 11.2%. Fundamental problems with the company indicate that there is no room for dividend growth but management is working hard to correct these. This article examines Atlantic Power's progress and compares it to an excellent, high-yielding alternative.
Jun 3, 2014
by Adam Galas
2 Oil Majors Cashing in on Important Energy Megatrends
Offshore drilling, LNG exports, Alberta tar sands, and shale oil are some of the most promising megatrends in energy today. This article highlights two excellent oil majors taking advantage of these trends and provides an update on their efforts to enrich long-term investors.
Jun 2, 2014
by Adam Galas
Should Investors Reconsider Owning These 3 MLPs?
America's energy boom is expected to require $641 billion in new investment through 2030. This creates enormous opportunities for MLP investors to earn large and growing yields as well as capital gains. However, not all MLPs are created equal, and not all will prove to be profitable investments. This article looks at three MLPs that have been struggling lately to see if their investment theses still hold true.
May 31, 2014
by Adam Galas
3 Ways to Profit From This $176 Billion Energy Megatrend
Production of natural gas liquids, a little-known byproduct of the fracking boom, is creating a $176 billion investment opportunity that can make long-term income investors rich. This article highlights two MLPs and a general partner that are making all the right moves to cash in on the coming bonanza.
May 29, 2014
by Adam Galas
3 Exceptional MLPs Poised for Strong Distribution Growth
MLPs without a general partner (gp) have lower costs of capital and are generally able to grow distributions faster than those with a gp. This article explains why investors might want to consider these kinds of MLPs and highlights three with the best growth prospects.
May 28, 2014
by Adam Galas
Should Investors Reconsider Owning These 2 Oil Giants?
Investors often turn to large-cap oil stocks for consistent dividend growth and rock-solid safety. This article highlights two major oil companies that have been struggling recently and examines whether the investment theses for owning them still hold true.
May 27, 2014
by Adam Galas
Why Linn Energy LLC Remains 1 of America's Top High-Yielding Investments
In recent months Linn Energy has come under fire by shorts while receiving negative media attention. Concerns over its accounting and recent acquisition of Berry Petroleum, which could negatively affect its distribution coverage ratio, resulted in a 20% decline. This article highlights why the current concerns are short-term issues and why the long-term future of this MLP remains bright.
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