David Dittman

David Dittman is managing editor of KCI Investing, overseeing a world-class team of editors and analysts who share a common goal: providing individual investors with sound advice and market intelligence across a wide range of sectors. Whether the focus is on opportunities in emerging markets or energy and utilities markets, David makes sure that all of our publications fulfill this goal and meet our readers’ high expectations.

David is also associate editor of Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, where his valuable contributions on economic, regulatory and legislative changes north of the border help subscribers make informed decisions about investing in high dividend-paying Canadian royalty trusts. He also serves as co-editor of Maple Leaf Memo, a free e-zine that provides regular updates on Canadian market conditions.

David earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a juris doctor from Villanova University.

Content Posted by David Dittman

The People's Potash

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall may have dropped the phrase that will define the nascent struggle for control of one of his province’s main cash cows.

Foreign Capital and key North American Assets

Sovereign wealth funds (SWF) such as China Investment Corp have invested billions in Canadian companies. Reports suggest SWFs could be courted for stakes in the new General Motors.

Consistent Throughput Builds Wealth

Fee-based revenue from one of the industry’s biggest producers separates Pembina Pipeline Income Fund (TSX: PIF-U, OTC: PMBIF) from other Canadian oil sands plays.

How They Rate: Second-Quarter Earnings

We still lack absolute dividend clarity for a number of high-profile Canadian companies in our coverage universe. But the latest numbers suggest we’ll have a broad field of high-yielding candidates for long-term wealth-building after Jan. 1, 2011.

 

Rogers Sugar to Cut on Conversion

Rogers Sugar Income Fund (TSX: RSI-U, OTC: RSGUF) is preparing to make the transition to a corporate structure. Once it does it will yield about 7 percent.

A Brief History of Trust Taxation and Conversion

The goal of the Tax Fairness Plan was the elimination of the income trust sector. Among the unintended consequences is a whole new class of high-dividend-paying corporations.

Canada's Role in "The Rise of the State"

Canada has played an important part in the dramatic rise of sovereign wealth funds and other state-sponsored investment vehicles.

There's Something About Canada

The Bank of Canada's rate hike and the statement accompanying it are further evidence that the Great White North has something to offer that can't be found in other developed economies.

It's the Deflation, Stupid

Elected officials, frightened by an invisible specter and what looms in November, won’t act on the greatest threat to global growth prospects. Monetary policymakers still have the room--and the capacity, presumably--to act.

Avenir Diversified Cuts to Convert

Only one company in the Canadian Edge coverage universe trimmed its dividend last month. Avenir Diversified Income Trust (TSX: AVF-U, OTC: AVNDF) also announced it would shed non-core assets as it becomes a corporation.




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Roger Conrad ROGER CONRAD
Editor: Canadian Edge, Utility Forecaster, Maple Leaf Memo, Utility & Income
Elliott Gue DAVID DITTMAN
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