Corn stocks

The best corn 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.

How to buy corn stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these corn stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like ADM or BG. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the grain industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of a corn company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the grain sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare corn stocks

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

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1. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company stock opened the day at $59.68 after a previous close of $59.43. The latest price was $59.25 (25 minute delay). Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD64.4 billion and employs 37,575 staff.

• Market capitalization: $32,700,231,680
• P/E ratio: 18.5873
• PEG ratio: 7.4404

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2. Bunge (BG)

Bunge stock opened the day at $80.74 after a previous close of $80.52. The latest price was $81.52 (25 minute delay). Bunge is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$41.4 billion and employs 23,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $10,586,511,360
• P/E ratio: 9.7888
• PEG ratio: 1.7053

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3. Ingredion Incorporated (INGR)

Ingredion Incorporated stock opened the day at $91.58 after a previous close of $91.40. The latest price was $92.66 (25 minute delay). Ingredion Incorporated is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6 billion and employs 12,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $6,172,211,200
• P/E ratio: 17.8272
• PEG ratio: 1.2213

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4. Origin Agritech (SEED)

Origin Agritech stock opened the day at $21.88 after a previous close of $21.77. The latest price was $24.28 (25 minute delay). Origin Agritech is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 52 staff.

• Market capitalization: $123,842,608
• PEG ratio: 0

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5. Tate-and-Lyle (TATYY)

Tate-and-Lyle stock opened the day at $42.69 after a previous close of $42.83. The latest price was $43.48 (25 minute delay). Tate-and-Lyle is listed on the OTCQX (a marketplace for buying and selling "over the counter" stocks which aren't listed on a formal stock exchange) and employs 4,218 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,966,583,296
• P/E ratio: 16.8949
• PEG ratio: 0

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6. The Mosaic Company (MOS)

The Mosaic Company stock opened the day at $33.53 after a previous close of $33.46. The latest price was $32.73 (25 minute delay). The Mosaic Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.7 billion and employs 12,617 staff.

• Market capitalization: $12,578,898,944
• P/E ratio: 18.9314
• PEG ratio: 0.4088

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7. MGP Ingredients (MGPI)

MGP Ingredients stock opened the day at $64.01 after a previous close of $63.81. The latest price was $63.31 (25 minute delay). MGP Ingredients is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$395.5 million and employs 360 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,423,321,216
• P/E ratio: 26.616
• PEG ratio: 2.47

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8. Green Plains (GPRE)

Green Plains stock opened the day at $26.85 after a previous close of $26.61. The latest price was $26.63 (25 minute delay). Green Plains is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 839 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,150,307,712
• PEG ratio: -4.01

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Bottom line

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