MOO: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Looking Back At Our Rapid Fire ETF Ideas for 2012

    December 18, 2012
    This time of year is when many choose to reflect on what they have done over the last 12 months, and what they hope ...
  2. Play Four Megatrends with These ETFs - ETF News And ...

    December 12, 2012
    As we have seen in the past few years, the global political and economic landscape can change quite rapidly and in a ...
  3. 3 ETFs for Insatiable Global Food Demand - ETF News And ...

    December 05, 2012
    According to a recent report from the Union Nations "world grain reserves are so dangerously low that severe weather ...
  4. SOIL: The Best Agribusiness ETF Pick? - ETF News And ...

    November 15, 2012
    Although it now appears to be a distant memory, the summer's crop crisis should never be too far outside of ...
  5. Third Time's A Charm? Best ETF Plays For QE3

    October 04, 2012
    Last month, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke unveiled the latest creation from the central bank – the infamous QE3. As ...
  6. How Do You Invest for the Coming Crop Crisis? - Real ...

    July 20, 2012
    Thanks to record heat across much of the crucial grain growing regions of the U.S., prices for a number of key ...
  7. 46 Amusing ETF Ticker Symbols

    July 17, 2012
    Over the last few years, issuers have been waging their own little war in the ETF industry: the battle of the ticker ...
  8. Buy These ETFs to Profit From The Global Population Boom ...

    June 06, 2012
    As the investors deal with the uncertainty regarding the future of the European Union, slowdown in the emerging ...
  9. Jim Rogers Says To Buy A Farm

    May 23, 2012
    Jim Rogers' latest advice is that agriculture will be the king of the commodity hill over the next few decades.
  10. Protect Yourself From Rising Food Prices

    May 04, 2012
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  11. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs

    April 30, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  12. Adding Some Steak To A Portfolio

    April 27, 2012
    Now that global demand for beef is increasing, the market sector looks like a good long-term winner.
  13. The Insider's Guide to Food Investing-Including 38 Picks!

    April 19, 2012
    It’s time to be bullish on everything related to food—restaurants, food producers, fertilizers, ...
  14. Choosing An Agriculture ETF

    April 06, 2012
    Each of three ag-related ETFs offers exposure to specific areas the others do not.
  15. 8 Ways to Grab Emerging-Market Growth

    March 31, 2012
    RDM Financial CEO Ron Weiner explains why he advises individuals to use ETFs and mutual funds for emerging-world ...
  16. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs

    March 22, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  17. 3 Ways To Play Kubota

    February 29, 2012
    The appreciation of the yen has hurt Japanese exporters, but Kubota is one company taking steps to deal with this issue.
  18. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs

    February 28, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  19. Agricultural Chemical Leaders

    February 28, 2012
    The agricultural chemical sector has been outperforming, and it appears it is back on track to be a leading sectore ...
  20. Protect Yourself From Rising Food Prices

    February 28, 2012
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  21. Ag Still Looks Bullish Long Term

    February 22, 2012
    With food prices rising due to an increase in global demand, investors should look into adding these Ag stocks to ...
  22. 3 Huge Themes for 2012 and Beyond

    February 06, 2012
    Investors who follow megatrends in technology, food, and financials are likely to see big gains in the next bull run ...
  23. Ag Stocks Gaining Momentum In 2012

    January 20, 2012
    Ag stocks had an up-and-down 2011 and in the first two weeks of 2012 have been one of the strongest sectors.
  24. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs

    January 10, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  25. Mosaic Earnings Grow But Sales Disappoint

    January 06, 2012
    Despite strong fundamental results, management sees near term clouds on the horizon
  26. Protect Yourself From Rising Food Prices

    December 28, 2011
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  27. The Investment Case For Cresud

    December 21, 2011
    Cresud is hard to value, but a great play on land values in Argentina.
  28. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs

    November 25, 2011
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  29. Potash Corp Harvests Healthy Profits

    October 31, 2011
    Despite the sell-off in agricultural commodities like corn and wheat, demand for fertilizer remains very healthy.
  30. Don't Dismiss Fertilizer

    October 06, 2011
    No matter how hard times get in this economy, society needs food and food needs fertilizer. This demand is helping ...
  31. Fertilizer Wars Heat Up

    October 05, 2011
    As our population continues to grow, increasing food production will be paramount. Hence, the historically boring ...
  32. How To Profit From Fear In Today's Market

    August 31, 2011
    Investor panic leads to profits for the opportunistic investor
  33. Protect Yourself From Rising Food Prices

    August 30, 2011
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  34. Bullish News For Agriculture

    August 16, 2011
    The recent USDA crop report highlights the long-term potential for ag-related equities.
  35. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs

    July 27, 2011
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  36. Mosaic Profits Soar

    July 22, 2011
    The world's fundamental demand for food is greater than ever today and farmers can only increase supply by striving ...
  37. 4 Funds for Emerging Market Growth

    July 13, 2011
    In today's interview, Craig Hillegas of Hillegas Advisory Services tells Kate Stalter how, over the longer term, ...
  38. A Lot To Like About Fertilizer Companies

    July 04, 2011
    Agriculture stocks are long-term plays that are becoming more attractive during the market selloff.
  39. Agriculture ETFs For Everyone

    June 15, 2011
    Whatever turn the economy takes, the demand for food may be the most certain aspect of an otherwise uncertain global ...
  40. Today's Timely Stocks

    June 07, 2011
    Those who buy purely on momentum or timeliness may experience an unpleasant result. But absent nosebleed valuations, ...
  41. Protect Yourself From Rising Food Prices

    May 31, 2011
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  42. Adding Some Steak To A Portfolio

    May 25, 2011
    Now that global demand for beef is increasing, the market sector looks like a good long-term winner.
  43. The World Moves On Its Stomach

    May 13, 2011
    As emerging markets continue to change, so will the types of foods consumed by their citizens.
  44. The U.S. Ethanol Story Gets Interesting

    May 11, 2011
    The corn ethanol sector has played second fiddle to Brazil’s sugarcane dominance, but it is once again becoming ...
  45. 5 Tasty Stocks That Will Profit From Food Inflation

    May 09, 2011
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  46. Agri-Tech Heats Up

    May 04, 2011
    Just as technology has revolutionized the healthcare industry, agriculture is undergoing its own tech renaissance.
  47. Keep An Eye On This Titan

    April 20, 2011
    Titan Machinery has an appealing combination of growth potential and strong underlying demand.
  48. Sector Expectations Weigh Monsanto Down

    April 08, 2011
    Seed and agricultural giant Monsanto turned in a fairly good second quarter, but the market was looking for even ...
  49. Mosaic Sells Fertilizer, Grows Profits

    April 05, 2011
    As one of the few players able to benefit from the long-term need for phosphate, Mosaic shares are likely to reward ...
  50. Food Price Inflation Still A Big Deal

    March 29, 2011
    With global demand surging, higher food prices are here to stay. Investors with long term timelines should consider ...
  51. Potash Harvest Profits

    January 31, 2011
    Potash Corp's strong earnings and even stronger outlook indicate a healthy multi-year cycle ahead for the fertilizer ...
  52. ETFs To Know In 2011

    January 11, 2011
    Stick to a few ETFs that represent excellent fundamental bets so as to not diversify away your gains.
  53. Agricultural Plays In 2011

    January 06, 2011
    This industry should deliver an above-average performance for 2011. Find out how to get involved.
  54. A Look At ETFs In 2011

    December 30, 2010
    Because ETFs trade like stocks and allow investors to easily enter and exit positions, they can burn investors. ...
  55. Big Gains In Grains

    December 10, 2010
    The recent weather and supply problems within the wheat sector highlight the need for adding agriculture to a portfolio.
  56. Keeping Up With Commodities

    November 08, 2010
    Some commodity prices have moved to scary heights. Investors need to know when it is time to take some money off the ...
  57. Agrium Sees Sunny Skies

    November 04, 2010
    The outlook for fertilizer seems to be gaining steam, and share prices have responded, in turn.
  58. Investing In The Crop Report

    October 25, 2010
    The USDA crop report sent commodities higher; now's your chance to invest in the ETNs and stocks that benefitted ...
  59. A Look At Ag-Equipment

    October 01, 2010
    As our population continues to grow, more pressure will be placed on our resources, and feeding the developing ...
  60. Prepare Your Portfolio For Higher Food Costs

    August 31, 2010
    Increasing population sizes and demand for new and better sources of food from rising middle classes around world ...
  61. Top ETFs In July

    August 02, 2010
    It is not that often that investors will see a month where both solar and oil/gas ETFs move in the same direction. ...
  62. Getting Into Grains

    July 14, 2010
    While over the short term, grain pricing is affected by numerous factors such as weather; over the long term demand ...
  63. Mosaic Shares: The Price Is Right

    June 14, 2010
    The market pullback has made Mosaic shares look tempting, especially when combined with Mosaic's fertile future.
  64. Adding Some Steak To A Portfolio

    May 25, 2010
    Now that global demand for beef is increasing, the market sector looks like a good long-term winner.
  65. PotashCorp Perfect For The Long Term

    May 06, 2010
    If PotashCorp can continue executing, it will be an ideal buy-and-hold stock for investors.
  66. A Fertile Future For Agrium?

    February 11, 2010
    Fertilizer use can only be delayed for so long. All in all, the oulook for fertilzier remains very strong.
  67. ETFs To Know In 2010

    January 21, 2010
    Stick to a few ETFs that represent excellent fundamental bets so as to not diversify away your gains.
  68. Ways To Play Fertilizer's Bright Future

    January 21, 2010
    With the expectation that fertilizer prices will head upward in 2010, expect shares in fertilizer companies to ...
  69. A Final Look At Agriculture Stocks

    December 28, 2009
    Agriculture's resilience during the recession points to a strong outlook for the next several years.
  70. Get Ready For The Agricultural Boom

    December 04, 2009
    Low prices on agricultural commodities make them perfect for long-term buyers.
  71. ETFs To Make Macro Bets On

    December 03, 2009
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  72. Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's

    August 04, 2009
    Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's
  73. Multibaggers For The Patient Investor

    July 16, 2009
    A fragile economy and rising unemployment will continue to pressure equity market returns. That’s why the best ...
  74. ETFs And The G8 Food Plan

    July 16, 2009
    The G8 proposed an agriculture fund to help hungry countries produce food. Find out how this move could also help ...
  75. The One, Two, Three Commodity Knock-Out

    December 02, 2008
    Commodity investing through simple ETFs will give you exposure with lower expenses.
  76. Agriculturally Speaking

    September 16, 2008
    A combination of agricultural ETFs can ease the unknown future of commodity prices.
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