5 fertilizer stocks to watch

The best fertilizer stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the plant food industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U. S.

• Previous close price: $64.31
• Market capitalization: $3,570,249,984
• 1 year performance: -4.07%
• P/E ratio: 106.6552

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2. CF Industries (CF)

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Ammonia, Granular Urea, UAN, AN, and Other segments.

• Previous close price: $91.40
• Market capitalization: $16,259,323,904
• 1 year performance: 25.02%
• P/E ratio: 13.2751

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3. Bunge (BG)

Bunge Global SA operates as an agribusiness and food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Agribusiness, Refined and Specialty Oils, Milling, and Sugar and Bioenergy. The Agribusiness segment purchases, stores, transports, processes, and sells agricultural commodities and commodity products, including oilseeds primarily soybeans, rapeseed, canola, and sunflower seeds, as well as grains comprising wheat and corn; and processes oilseeds into vegetable oils and protein meals.

• Previous close price: $82.22
• Market capitalization: $11,475,497,984
• 1 year performance: -22.34%
• P/E ratio: 10.9602

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4. Intrepid Potash (IPI)

Intrepid Potash, Inc. delivers potassium, magnesium, sulfur, salt, and water products. It operates through three segments: Potash, Trio, and Oilfield Solutions.

• Previous close price: $35.00
• Market capitalization: $489,525,536
• 1 year performance: 49.32%

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5. Nutrien (NTR)

Nutrien Ltd. provides crop inputs and services. The company operates through four segments: Nutrien Ag Solutions, Potash, Nitrogen, and Phosphate.

• Previous close price: $58.64
• Market capitalization: $30,421,608,448
• 1 year performance: 13.71%
• P/E ratio: 58.8113

How to invest in fertilizer stocks

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2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like SMG or CF.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in fertilizer stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—fertilizer stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the plant food industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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