Why Buy ETP? 3 Reasons

In the following video, Joel South gives investors three compelling reasons to invest in Energy Transfer Partners.

First, ETP is no longer just a natural gas midstream play. With a two-year, $3.1 billion business expansion and the acquisition of Sunoco, ETP has oil pipelines to Eagle Ford shale oil and exposure to Utica and Marcellus shale gas.

Second, the company is moving toward fee-based contracts. This guarantees cash flow, which in turn helps reduce borrowing costs. Other companies have successfully used this business model; ETP should benefit as well.

And finally, corporate management has made growing its distributions a priority. While currently paying a 7.6% yield, ETP hasn't increased its distribution rate since 2008. With its business expansion, Sunoco acquisition, and fee-based business model, ETP should increase its distribution rate in the future.

The surge in oil and natural gas production from hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling is creating massive bottlenecks in takeaway capacity. However, this problem for producers creates a massive and immensely profitable opportunity for midstream companies. Energy Transfer Partners helps alleviate the gluts in supply with 23,500 miles of transformational pipelines. To see if ETP and its industry-leading yield will be a fit for you, click on this detailed premium report, which will supply you with a thorough analysis of this midstream.

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