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
Apr 10, 2014
by Adam Galas
Betting on the Jockey: Why Management Matters When Investing in MLPs
Investing in MLPs, like stocks, requires buying great companies with long-term track records of growth. Quality management that has proven itself in both good times and bad is a requirement for investing success.
Apr 9, 2014
by Adam Galas
Don’t Go Dumpster Diving in the Upstream MLP Sector
Upstream MLPs are some of the highest yielding assets in the entire investing universe. However, investors must be careful not to buy into poorly managed partnerships whose distributions are insecure and have little prospects for growth.
Apr 8, 2014
by Adam Galas
How to Avoid Reaching for Yield and De-Worsification
Sometimes investors are tempted to invest in lower quality companies because they are either reaching for yield or trying to achieve diversification. This article explains why diversification for its own sake can be hurtful to long-term investing success.
Apr 7, 2014
by Adam Galas
Is It a Good Idea to Invest in Variable Distribution MLPs?
Recently some variable distribution MLPs have gone public that enticed investors with 20%-25% yields. These mouth-watering payouts come at a price, however, and investors need to know the pros and cons of investing in these kinds of MLPs.
Apr 7, 2014
by Adam Galas
1 Volatile Midstream MLP to Skip and a Better Alternative
Studies show that lower volatility companies that pay high and growing yields perform best over the long-term. Midstream MLPs allow investors to participate in America's recent natural gas bonanza while maintaining low volatility and high yields.
Apr 4, 2014
by Adam Galas
4 Ways to Profit From the Coming LNG Export Boom
America's natural gas boom has resulted in domestic prices two to three times cheaper than overseas. Future LNG exports will make some companies billions of dollars in profits, and long-term investors can partake in the bounty.
Apr 4, 2014
by Adam Galas
3 Strong Midstream MLPs Set to Benefit From a Booming Natural Gas Market
American natural gas is experiencing a renaissance courtesy of fracking technology, and these three partnerships offer investors an excellent opportunity to cash in with both strong yields and capital appreciation.
Apr 2, 2014
by Adam Galas
3 Massively Undervalued E&P MLPs With Strong Upside Catalysts
These three exploration and production MLPs are trading at large discounts to the present day value of future net revenues of their oil and gas assets. In addition, each is aggressively growing its reserves, meaning there is a strong catalyst for future capital gains.
Apr 1, 2014
by Adam Galas
An Underperforming MLP to Avoid and 2 Alternatives
Buckeye Partners is a decent company that has moderate prospects for growth and pays a good yield. However, its recent run-up leaves the company trading at an unjustifiable premium to its competitors, which offer greater growth prospects, higher yields, and better operating results.
Mar 31, 2014
by Adam Galas
A High-Yielding Oil Producer With Accelerating Distribution Growth
This oil and gas producer has a consistent long-term track record of growth through accretive acquisitions that allows it to provide one of the highest yields in its industry. Recent growth catalysts should allow it to accelerate its already good distribution growth rate.
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