As in most commodities, the best play going forward for investing in water is to find the closest to the most direct play you can in order to maximize your profits, as many companies investing in water are either limited by regulation, as in water utilities, or by huge companies like General Electric, wish are heavily invested in water, but is diluted by so many other parts of the company that it doesn't much good for those who want to invest in water as a commodity like they could in oil, gold, wheat, rice or silver futures.
Some of the more direct ways to invest in water would be in utilities that produce, treat and transport water, but other industries offering services in pollution management and smart grids are also possibilities. Other agriculture commodities like wheat, corn, soybeans and rice are other ways to invest in water, which we'll talk about a little later.
Another unique way to invest in water is in a company which helps decrease energy us at desalination plants that are used to clean up water for use. One decent company in that arena is Energy Recovery Corp. a small-cap stock which builds equipment for that purpose.
As far as agricultural commodities, wheat, corn, soybeans and others could be invested in in relationship to water similar to how gold is being invested in to protect against inflation and the weakening U.S. dollar. Whatever agricultural commodity you're investing in, you would do it the same as usual, but with the understanding of what higher water prices could eventually mean to the food prices; an indirect but very real way to take advantage of those changes in water prices probably coming fairly soon.
So when considering investing in water, it would probably be best to do it in reference a variety of grains and other soft commodities which will partake in the eventual increase in water prices.
With a lot of regulation and markets being fragmented, the thought is products that use water will increase in price before water itself, which will more than likely lag the overall market. So investing in products that use water, rather than water itself is a good way to think in terms of investing in the commodity water. In the long term water itself will rise in price, which will ensure those in it for the long haul should enjoy solid returns.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Lind-Waldock in "Commodities are Everywhere" Campaign
CHICAGO, Sept 25, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Lind-Waldock, the premier futures broker for individual investors, has launched a new print, online and television campaign, "Commodities are Everywhere," to raise awareness about the many global opportunities in the commodities markets that investors may be missing -- no matter which direction prices are headed. Individuals can learn more about how commodities affect their everyday lives and the ways they can trade and invest in these markets at http://www.CommoditiesAreEverywhere.com.
Commodities are literally all around us, in everything we see, smell, and touch in our daily lives. People use products like gasoline, corn, and coffee every day, but might not realize they can trade and invest in them too as part of a diversified investment portfolio. Lind-Waldock offers individuals access to more than 700 global physical commodity and financial futures markets through its state-of-the-art electronic trading engine.
"There's never been a better time to be involved in the commodity markets -- it's been an incredible year. Products like crude oil, corn, soybeans and gold have all risen to record highs in 2008. Investors who were participating in these markets found commodity futures to be a valuable diversification tool as the stock market and housing prices in many areas of the country declined," said Mark Sachs, President of Lind-Waldock.
Even if many commodities markets turn into a bearish cycle in 2009, investors can still benefit from continued opportunities, because unlike stocks, commodity futures offer the ability to take short, or bearish positions, with equal ease as long, or bullish positions. That means returns are not dependent on a particular price direction. And, while volatility can certainly create losses for investors, it can also offer opportunities, too.
Many Ways to Participate in Commodities with Lind-Waldock
Many investors think commodity futures and options are only accessible to large, sophisticated institutional market participants and professional traders. But that's not the case.
Lind-Waldock has been catering to the needs of individual investors for more than four decades, and provides market access for large or small account sizes. Independent trading is offered through its Self-Directed division, while broker-assisted trading is available through its Lind Plus division ( http://www.lind-waldock.com/services/plus.shtml). For a more hands-off approach, access to professionally developed trading systems is available through its Auto-Execute Services division, or for individuals who want a professional trading advisor to make all the decisions, its Managed Futures division ( http://www.lind-waldock.com/services/managed_futures.shtml).
"No matter what level of experience an investor has, there is a way to participate in commodity futures markets. While futures trading may not be right for everyone, we strive to educate individuals every step of the way so that they can make an informed decision. Our 'Commodities are Everywhere' campaign is part of that effort," said Sachs.
Lind-Waldock is proud to be the leader when it comes to global futures trading for individual investors, offering unparalleled service and support for clients, including live customer service 24 hours during the trading week.
About Lind-Waldock
Lind-Waldock is the leading futures broker for individual traders and investors. The firm has been in business since 1965 and conducts business for thousands of clients on futures exchanges around the world, offering access to electronic, open-outcry and EFP markets.
The firm offers a variety of educational resources for traders and investors including a book, The Complete Guide to Futures Trading, a monthly futures trading e-newsletter, educational free webinars available live, as well as archived via video and audio podcasts, information via RSS feeds, and free simulated trading and free commodity quotes and charts on its Web site at http://www.lind-waldock.com.
Lind-Waldock is located at 141 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1400-A, Chicago, IL 60604. Call 800-445-2000 for information.
Futures trading involves the substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
SOURCE Lind-Waldock
Copyright (C) 2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
Commodities are literally all around us, in everything we see, smell, and touch in our daily lives. People use products like gasoline, corn, and coffee every day, but might not realize they can trade and invest in them too as part of a diversified investment portfolio. Lind-Waldock offers individuals access to more than 700 global physical commodity and financial futures markets through its state-of-the-art electronic trading engine.
"There's never been a better time to be involved in the commodity markets -- it's been an incredible year. Products like crude oil, corn, soybeans and gold have all risen to record highs in 2008. Investors who were participating in these markets found commodity futures to be a valuable diversification tool as the stock market and housing prices in many areas of the country declined," said Mark Sachs, President of Lind-Waldock.
Even if many commodities markets turn into a bearish cycle in 2009, investors can still benefit from continued opportunities, because unlike stocks, commodity futures offer the ability to take short, or bearish positions, with equal ease as long, or bullish positions. That means returns are not dependent on a particular price direction. And, while volatility can certainly create losses for investors, it can also offer opportunities, too.
Many Ways to Participate in Commodities with Lind-Waldock
Many investors think commodity futures and options are only accessible to large, sophisticated institutional market participants and professional traders. But that's not the case.
Lind-Waldock has been catering to the needs of individual investors for more than four decades, and provides market access for large or small account sizes. Independent trading is offered through its Self-Directed division, while broker-assisted trading is available through its Lind Plus division ( http://www.lind-waldock.com/services/plus.shtml). For a more hands-off approach, access to professionally developed trading systems is available through its Auto-Execute Services division, or for individuals who want a professional trading advisor to make all the decisions, its Managed Futures division ( http://www.lind-waldock.com/services/managed_futures.shtml).
"No matter what level of experience an investor has, there is a way to participate in commodity futures markets. While futures trading may not be right for everyone, we strive to educate individuals every step of the way so that they can make an informed decision. Our 'Commodities are Everywhere' campaign is part of that effort," said Sachs.
Lind-Waldock is proud to be the leader when it comes to global futures trading for individual investors, offering unparalleled service and support for clients, including live customer service 24 hours during the trading week.
About Lind-Waldock
Lind-Waldock is the leading futures broker for individual traders and investors. The firm has been in business since 1965 and conducts business for thousands of clients on futures exchanges around the world, offering access to electronic, open-outcry and EFP markets.
The firm offers a variety of educational resources for traders and investors including a book, The Complete Guide to Futures Trading, a monthly futures trading e-newsletter, educational free webinars available live, as well as archived via video and audio podcasts, information via RSS feeds, and free simulated trading and free commodity quotes and charts on its Web site at http://www.lind-waldock.com.
Lind-Waldock is located at 141 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1400-A, Chicago, IL 60604. Call 800-445-2000 for information.
Futures trading involves the substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
SOURCE Lind-Waldock
Copyright (C) 2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
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