To own a seasonal utility with low expenses in a long-term uptrend, buy OGE.

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The report noted that among utilities, OGE shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

FORBES: Why OGE Energy Corp. Is a Top 10 Utility Dividend Stock (OGE)

Below is a long-term dividend history chart for OGE, which Dividend Channel stressed as being of key importance.

FORBES: Why OGE Energy Corp. Is a Top 10 Utility Dividend Stock (OGE)

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of OGE, versus EXC and D.

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They include Alliant, Allegheny, Energy East, Empire District, OGE Energy, Pepco, DPL, Great Plains, Westar and Pinnacle West.

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The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at OGE Energy Corp.

FORBES: Why OGE Energy Corp. Is a Top 10 Utility Dividend Stock (OGE)

Other competitors in the utilities sector include: Dominion Resources (D), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), and OGE Energy Corp. (OGE).

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The numbers look good for OGE as well.

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According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, OGE makes up 1.10% of the iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund ETF ( NYSE: DVY) which is trading up by about 3.1% on the day Thursday.

FORBES: OGE Stock Crowded With Buyers

In the case of OGE Energy Corp.

FORBES: OGE Stock Crowded With Buyers