15 Utility Stocks That Make Great Long-Term Investments

Back in the day, utilities were popularly included in the "widow and orphan stocks" crowd because of their maturity, stability, and dividend payouts flowing from providing essential services through service areas protected by regulation and monopolies.

And unlike something else from back in the day, you don't have to rely on a broker for recommendations and to conduct the actual transactions themselves. Do your own research, of course, but here's a list of 15 long-standing utility stocks that should continue to be great long-term investments.

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