How to Buy Agriculture Stocks

Investing in agriculture stocks can be a great move, especially since we all depend on them for food. This article explains how to do so.

We all need the services of the agriculture industry. Therefore, investing in agriculture stocks will always be a good investment, as long as you time it right. These stocks are sensitive to the economy. They depend strongly on legislation from the government (i.e. tax breaks, etc.).

Step2 Do your research thoroughly before buying an agriculture stocks. Here are some names to consider (ticker symbols included): John Deere (DE) Mosaic (MOS) Potash (POT) Bunge (BG) Monsanto (MON)

Again, research is critical. I recommend typing the ticker symbol into Yahoo Finance and then clicking on the "Analyst Estimates" tab on the left. This will show you what the analysts covering the company expect them to earn next quarter and next year. I good rule of thumb (although it may seem counter-intuitive) is to buy the stock when everyone is saying there is no way it can go up. That's when you look for a good buying opportunity. Similarly, sell the stock when everyone is saying that there is no way it can go down.

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