"Our latest 'Stock of the Month' has one of the finest and most dependable dividend streaks you'll ever find," notes Nathan Slaughter.

The editor of Street Authority Market Advisor explains, "Realty Income (O) just recently announced its 488th consecutive monthly dividend, meaning it hasn't missed a payment since 1970.

"That tells me two things. One, the shareholder-friendly management team is committed to returning excess cash to shareholders. Two, it has consistently generated the profits to back up those payments through thick and thin.

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"When it comes to longevity, it's hard to beat the Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB); this US paper and healthcare product manufacturer was founded in 1872," says income expert Amy Calistri.

The editor of The Daily Paycheck explains, "While we tend to think of as a staid and steady company, Kimberly-Clark has a long history of innovation, supporting a lifetime of earnings and dividend growth.

"Kimberly-Clark was the first company to put toilet tissue on a roll. It invented the 'disposable handkerchief' -- or what we know as the iconic Kleenex.

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"Eighteen percent: That's the compound annual rate of return that Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has showered on investors the past decade," says utility sector specialist Roger Conrad.

The editor of The Utility Forecaster explains, "And with a yield of nearly 6 percent--and a payout growing almost 6 percent yearly--the owner and operator of midstream energy assets is on track for much more.

"Last March, Enterprise Products' legendary founder Dan Duncan passed. The company he left, however, is still growing rapidly, most recently tapping into the boom in natural gas liquids (NGL).

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"Readers should be aware of my strong feelings about the health hazards of smoking; investors must make their own decision about investing in tobacco companies," says Jack Adamo.

The editor of Insiders Plus explains, "Despite the moral issues, I'm recommending purchase of cigarette maker, Lorillard (LO).

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"Health Care REIT (HCN) is one of the nation's leading developers and managers of medical office buildings, outpatient centers, senior living communities and other such facilities," says Nathan Slaughter.

The editor of Street Authority Market Advisor explains, "The firm's portfolio spans 640 properties in 39 states. Like other real estate investment trusts, HCN dishes out most of its profits in the form of dividend distributions.

"Backed by recurring rental income from these facilities, which tend to be recession resistant, HCN has one of the most secure dividend distributions you'll find.

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"TAL International (TAL) is one of the worlds largest lessor of containers; its annual dividend of $1.60 provides a current yield of 5.3%," says income specialist Amy Calistri.

The editor of The Daily Paycheck explains, "In today's global economy, roughly 90% of non-bulk cargo is transported by container ships. Interestingly enough, most shipping lines don't own the actual containers; they lease them.

"This wasn't necessarily the type of stock you wanted to be in when the global economy ground to a halt. But as the world's economies and trade improve, this is one company that benefits first.

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"Over the past decade, Southern Company (SO) has generated a compound annual return of nearly 12 percent," says utility sector expert Roger Conrad.

The editor of The Utility Forecaster explains, "The recent approval of the company's three-year rate hike in Georgia -- source of nearly half its revenue -- is the best possible assurance of a similarly enriching performance for the next 10 years.

"The Georgia Public Service Commission approved 70, 93 and 87 percent of the requested increases for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively, as well as a superior 11.15 percent target return on equity.

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This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Even among great companies, one year's leader is often the next's laggard and vice versa; MDU Resources (MDU) is one under-performer that looks increasingly likely to get it's legs back in 2011," says utility stock specialist Roger Conrad.

The editor of The Utility Forecaster explains, "The company is best thought of as a financially conservative resource company, whose cash flows are anchored by solid regulated energy assets.

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"To find strong dividend paying stocks, we apply two primary tests; and one stock that passes both of these tests -- and ranks our as top investment idea for the coming year -- is CPFL Energia (CPL), one of Brazil's major power utilities," says income specialist Neil George.

The editor of The Pay Me Strategy explains, "I focus on stocks that will grow your retirement wealth during good times and bad.

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"MV Oil Trust (MVO) is a U.S. royalty trust which receives 80% of the royalties on all properties of MV Partners; these properties are located in the oil-prone regions of Kansas and Colorado," notes income expert Carla Pasternak.

The editor of High Yield Investing explains, "Currently yielding 7.8%, I have selected the trust as my favorite investment idea for the coming year.

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"With a superior dividend yield, reliable cash flows, and great growth prospects Atlantic Power Corp. (AT) is a solid income investment," says income specialist Carla Pasternak.

The editor of High Yield Investing explains, "The company operates 12 hydro, gas, and coal power generating projects in eight states and an 84-mile transmission line in California. It sells power to major electric utilities under long-term purchase agreements, which provide steady and reliable cash flow.

"Earnings were solid in the third quarter. EBITDA rose 15% in the third quarter and 7% in the first nine months of the year compared to the year-ago periods.

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"Economic trends, political winds and investment fads come and go. But companies that grow cash-generating assets build wealth year in, year out," says utility sector specialist Roger Conrad.

The editor of Utility Forecaster adds, "One such stock is MDU Resources (MDU), which I have selected as my 'growth spotlight' stock.

"Including reinvested dividends, MDU Resources has multiplied investors' money 10-fold since my original recommendation in September 1990.

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"I've always been a big fan of investing in real assets. One group I particularly like is pass-through securities, which pass through profits directly to shareholders," says Neil George.

In his Pay me Strategy, the income expert looks at five energy-related securities: Linn Energy (LINE), Holly Energy (HEP), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Natural Resource Partners (NRP) and Navios Maratime (NMM).

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"With the new school year underway, we're adding an attractive REIT to our portfolio that specializes in campus housing: American Campus Communities (ACC)," says Stephen Leeb.

The growth & income specialist and editor of The Complete Investor explains, "The real estate investment trust, which went public in 2004, has been providing housing for college students since 1993, and is now one of the nation's largest developers, owners, and managers of high-quality student housing communities.

"The REIT has grown both through internal development and via acquisitions, most notably its 2008 purchase of the student housing division of GMH Communities Trust for around $1.4 billion.

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"Last March, we featured some counterintuitive advice to buy REITs; that basket of stocks has since doubled in value," notes income specialist Roger Conrad.

The contributing editor to Personal Finance explains, "And while our favorite REITs may not be as cheap as they were 18 months ago, they do offer generous payouts that won't be affected if the Bush tax cuts sunset.

"Not only did our favorite REITs pass the toughest stress test in decades, but they also operate in attractive localities and are flush with cash thanks to recovering equity values and attractive borrowing rates.

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"My prescription for a cautious yield-seeking investor? Health care REITs. This group of 12 trusts has returned a solid +15% but still carries an average yield of 5.4%," says Carla Pasternak.

The income specialist and editor of High Yield Investing explains, "Of this group, two REITs offer the most appealing valuations: Senior Housing Properties (SNH) and Health Care REIT (HCN).

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"Justified or not, in recent years few industries have managed to scare away investors like financial firms have; nevertheless, we believe investors can cash in on AllianceBernstein (AB), a high-yielding asset management firm uniquely lucrative business structure," says Jonas Elmerraji.

The editor of Rhino Stock Report explains, "While investors continue to treat financial stocks with equal reluctance, some financial firms are better on better footing than others.

"One example is the asset managers. Asset management firms, the companies that professionally manage mutual funds, private accounts, and the like, took their knocks in the latest financial crisis.

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"Transportation stocks are a traditional harbinger of future economic growth. After all, physical goods must be shipped for customers to take delivery," says Mark Skousen.

The editor of High Income Alert explains, "We turn to this sector for our latest featured recommendation: Overseas Shipping Group (OSG).

This is a company that has survived and prospered during multiple shipping cycles. Its balanced portfolio of vessel types and charter mix optimizes annual revenue. And that revenue topped $1 billion during the last 12 months.

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