Are These Railroad Stocks Still Worth Owning?

Union Pacific and CSX are selections for the real-money Inflation-Protected Income Growth portfolio. Like any investments, they need to be reviewed from time to time to see if they're still worth owning. In the brief video below, portfolio manager Chuck Saletta reviews their valuations, balance sheets, and dividends and decides whether to hold on to the stocks or let them go.

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For more on iPIG portfolio selection CSX
With 21,000 miles of track serving two-thirds of the U.S. population, CSX maintains a valuable proprietary asset. Still, this railroad will face difficult obstacles in the years ahead due to a domestic surplus of natural gas and coal's declining popularity. To help investors better understand how CSX can deal with these challenges, The Motley Fool has released a brand-new premium research report authored by Isaac Pino, Industrials Bureau Chief and transportation expert. Isaac provides an in-depth look at CSX's competitive advantages, risk areas, and prospects for the future. Simply click here now to access your copy of this invaluable investor's resource.

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Chuck Saletta owns shares of Union Pacific and CSX. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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