Bottom of the Barrel: Investigating the Income Stocks

Over the past couple of years, the Bottom of the Barrel portfolio has profiled nearly 40 companies that, for the most part, provide small-cap growth potential for your portfolio. However, in an attempt to diversify the offerings, I've also occasionally looked for small-cap companies that not only have a good niche market and growth potential but also provide a meaningful income stream in the form of dividends.

Not surprisingly -- given the overall tenor of the market over the same time period -- the dividend-producing stocks have performed well. To conclude my comprehensive review of the Bottom of the Barrel portfolio, I'll review the income stocks featured in the group as well as their future prospects.

Reaping Dividends Here's an update on the Barrel income portfolio
Rating	Company	Date of Mention	Current Price	Mention Price	Price Change	Current Yield
	Ameron (AMN:NYSE)*	11/6/2002	$34.35	$25.30	35.8%	2.32%
	Hawaiian Electric (HE:NYSE)	7/31/2002	43.55	41.86	4.0	5.83
	UGI Corp. (UGI:NYSE)*	6/26/2002	29.96	21.94	36.6	3.71
	Acadia Realty (AKR:NYSE)	6/5/2002	10.70	7.03	52.2	5.50
	Capital Automotive (CARS:Nasdaq)	4/3/2002	28.94	22.95	26.1	5.67
	Alexandria Real Estate (ARE:NYSE)	2/13/2002	47.28	40.25	17.5	4.50
	Empire District (EDE:NYSE)	1/16/2002	21.78	21.23	2.6	5.79
	Integra Bank (IBNK:Nasdaq)	1/2/2002	19.66	20.75	-5.3	4.75
*Adjusted for stock split Source: TSC research

REITs Yield Right

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