5 Best Financial Stocks To Invest In 2014

Few investment categories offer the same attractive combination of present yield with growth potential as does well-positioned MLPs, says Igor Greenwald of MLP Profits.

Many pipeline operators have a huge growth opportunity in front of them. Advances in drilling techniques have unlocked the energy potential of new resource basins. And many of these are in desperate need of new pipes to process and transport the swelling streams of oil and gas they're producing.

The domestic bounty is rapidly transforming America into a low-cost producer and exporter of processed fuel.

The financial incentives now in place will assure rising export volumes for the foreseeable future and in turn require huge infrastructure investments, such as are needed, for example, to liquefy natural gas or to crack condensate into naphtha.

These are not trends that will reverse simply because the 10-year yield has rebounded to 2.5%. These are projects that will provide solid returns years into the future, for the partnerships that pick the right opportunities and execute well.

5 Best Financial Stocks To Invest In 2014: Columbia Banking System Inc.(COLB)

Columbia Banking System, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Columbia State Bank, which provides a range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals in the states of Washington and Oregon. Its products and services include checking and saving accounts, online banking, electronic bill pay, consumer and residential lending, remote deposit capture, cash management, VISA card services, commercial and industrial lending, investment services through CB financial services, real estate and real estate construction lending, private banking, equipment finance, trust services, small business services, international banking, merchant card services, and professional banking. As of December 31, 2010, Columbia Banking System had 84 branch offices. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

5 Best Financial Stocks To Invest In 2014: Pacific American Income Shares Inc.(PAI)

Western Asset Income Fund is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lehman High Yield Index and Lehman US Credit Index. Western Asset Income Fund was formed on March 22, 1973 and is domiciled in the United States.

10 Best China Stocks To Own Right Now: Risan Napoli(RN.MI)

Risanamento S.p.A. engages in the development and investment of real estate properties in Italy and internationally. Its property portfolio comprises approximately 2,500,000 square meters. The company is based in Milan, Italy.

5 Best Financial Stocks To Invest In 2014: PIMCO Municipal Income Fund(PMF)

PIMCO Municipal Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. It is co managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a top down stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It conducts in house research using proprietary models. PIMCO Municipal Income Fund was formed on June 29, 2001 and is domiciled in the United States.

5 Best Financial Stocks To Invest In 2014: Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund(NTX)

Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is managed by Nuveen Asset Management. It invests in the fixed income markets of Texas. The fund invests primarily in municipal securities rated Baa/BBB or better. It invests in securities that provide income exempt from federal and Texas income tax. The fund employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P National Municipal Bond Index and the S&P Texas Municipal Bond Index. Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund was formed on July 26, 1991 and is domiciled in the United States.