Bryan Perry's Cash Machine: Double-digit Income Investing

Sell Atlantic Power Corporation (ATLIF) - 03/16/10

Weekly Update: March 5, 2010

Positive Jobs Data Provides Fresh Catalyst for Bullish Case

Not only did we receive a break in the weather this week, we also received some much-needed positive economic data. Better-than-expected jobs numbers in February coupled with a handful of other factors definitely provided clarity for the bullish case today.

So in today's Cash Machine weekly update, I discuss the recent economic data and what this means for our high-yield strategy. In a nutshell, we currently have a positive backdrop for more upside in our high-yield assets. And who doesn't like that? Read

Monthly Issue: March 2010

Uptick in Economic Data Sparks Strong Market Rebound

The economic calendar has brought good news recently and for the first time in months, institutional fund managers are putting that sidelined money to work. With reports of job cuts slowing as well as retail sales and manufacturing up, stocks are definitely in rally mode.

There's also evidence of a true rotation out of Treasuries and into equities. I guess long-term money just needed to see the encouraging data that showed an improvement in the labor markets.

So in the March issue of Cash Machine, I'll discuss how this data has affected the market and our portfolio. In addition, I'll take a closer look at alternative energy and how liquefied natural gas is taking a front seat in the industry. And I have a new recommendation that will help us expand our portfolio with this theme. Read

Watch List

I'm always looking for new investment opportunities to add to our portfolios. Here's what I'm researching right now and will let you know if any of these companies meet my buy criteria. Be sure to check back often.

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Compare & Contrast

The compare and contrast feature includes a table of guaranteed yields reflecting current yields as a way to compare risk-free investments versus recommendations within the Cash Machine service. Having a handle on what Jumbo Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Ginnie Mae's and Money Markets are paying provides important reference points for investors stepping outside these traditional and ultra-safe investments.

Yields determined as of 3/8/10.

Securities	Yield
30-Day Treasury Bill	0.12%
1-Year Treasury Note	0.37%
5-Year Treasury Note	2.34%
10-Year Treasury Note	3.71%
30-Year Treasury Bond	4.68%
Taxable Money Market	1.34%
Tax-Exempt Money Market	0.38%
1-Year Certificate of Deposit	1.66%
5-year Certificate of Deposit	3.25%
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)	2.06%
The Average Cash Machine Investor	9.35%

Do you foresee the MLP structure losing some of its benefits with tax hikes in the future?

Currently, Congress has agreed not to touch the MLP structure in its current form. And that's great news for what is now becoming an increasingly more important...

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Resources & Tools

For more than three years, Bryan has brought his expertise on high-yielding investments to the Cash Machine service. His main goal is to help income investors craft a portfolio that will pay a reliable income even during the worst of times. Read

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