Energy Stock of the Month

This recently listed oil and gas royalty trust is the Energy Stock of the Month for April 2012.

The Energy Stock of the Month for March 2012 stands to benefit from a tight market for high-specification drilling rigs capable of operating in the deepest waters.

February's energy stock of the month is an upstream master limited partnership that boasts a high-quality, oil-heavy asset base and ample opportunity for drop-down transactions from its general partner.

January's Energy Stock of the Month is among the largest global suppliers of turbines, compressors and other high-speed rotating equipment primarily to the oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries.

The market for vessels that carry liquefied natural gas has been the lone bright spot in the seaborne-transport industry this year, thanks to a tightening supply-demand balance and rising day-rates.

This recently formed oil and gas trust boasts high-quality assets and should post solid distribution growth in coming years.

A volatile stock market offers investors an opportunity to lock in favorable yields on this trust.

Shares of our favorite deepwater contract driller have pulled back because of the correction in the broader market. Take advantage of this opportunity to add shares and lock in a favorable yield.

Shares of this energy services giant have pulled back substantially during the recent correction. Now is an outstanding time to buy.

The recent pullback in the broader market marks an excellent opportunity to add shares of our favorite coal producer.