commodity

iShares MSCI Germany Fund & Australia ETF benefit from eased supply chain bottlenecks in Europe as well as Asian-Pacific commodity opportunities.

Finning supplies key equipment to resource companies, so its revenues tend to fluctuate with commodity prices. However, new oil and copper projects continue to spur demand for its equipment and maintenance services. The company’s improving productivity is also giving it more room to reward investors.


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We often remind investors that a high yield may be a warning sign that all is not well with the company and its future dividend payments are at risk.


After Enbridge’s recent dividend increase, the stock now yields a high 7.6%. Even so, that yield looks sustainable, as the company’s regulated businesses give it plenty of steady cash flow to service its debt and invest in new projects....

Despite the significant long-term growth potential in food demand, the prices of agricultural commodities are volatile and as a group have performed poorly over the past 17 years. Still, many of the top companies involved in the industry have done well and outperformed the S&P 500 since 2007.


Certainly, investors should note the high level of volatility and risk involved with both agriculture commodities and the shares of the producers....

Crop and food prices will continue to fluctuate from year to year, but it’s a good bet that global food production and consumption will continue to increase. We think the best way to profit is through shares of well-established companies with a range of operations to help offset swings in commodity prices....

Finning mainly serves businesses in the cyclical mining and construction industries, so its earnings tend to move up and down with the overall economy. Even so, the company’s strong focus on productivity has let it increase your dividend each year for the past 23 years.


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FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC. $43 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol FTT; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 142.2 million; Market cap: $6.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; Dividend yield: 2.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.finning.com) sells and services Caterpillar-brand heavy equipment in Western Canada but also South America, the U.K....

Most top international markets have rebounded since their big drop at the start of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks in those markets. One way to profit from their growth—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs.


Here’s a look at four international funds we see as suitable for your new buying....

Unlocking superior returns with small-cap stocks involves navigating the high-risk, high-reward landscape.

The outlook for a wide range of commodities continues to improve as the world’s economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing shift to electric-powered vehicles continues to spur demand for key metals such as copper and nickel.


These three leading commodity producers are preparing for the expected increase in demand with acquisitions and big new projects....