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Should I buy monsanto stock?
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:23 am
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:23 am
I know everyone hates the company personally, but the stock is at $95.98. I am new to stocks and someone told me agriculture stocks are a safe bet. I admit I am just starting research on stocks and was just recently told to look into ag stocks. Just wanted some opinions as I am really just getting into it.
PS: if anything I said was ignorant forgive me. Still learning.
PS: if anything I said was ignorant forgive me. Still learning.
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Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:22 am to iamAG
Best bet is to not put too much into anything. I've been about 30% in O&G and am getting killed right now in it. Also depending on your plan depends on what you put money into. For me I want to retire at 50. That is 26 years from now. I care immensely what I will have then as opposed to now.
This sums it up quite nicely.
This sums it up quite nicely.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:31 am to iamAG
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Should I buy monsanto stock?
I bought monsanto about 18 months ago after their first slide. I really like their product mix, but i haven't gotten killed.
basically don't listen to my stock picsk. I suck at it.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 2:21 pm to iamAG
I think this company has a bright future. $1 Billion plant expansion and have been trying to purchase Syngenta. Expecting to double earnings by 2019. I think it's pretty safe buy and hold for 5 years.
Posted on 9/5/15 at 12:00 am to iamAG
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agriculture stocks are a safe bet.
I love MON. I have been purchasing some this week. I see great things for this company if you can hold the stock for the next decade.
I do not agree with the person that told you ag stocks are a safe bet. That said, the world is growing and our ag resources are limited. The world will always need grain and protein.
Posted on 9/5/15 at 7:32 am to iamAG
Cramer from the tv series on CNBC, Mad Money, insists that inexperienced investors invest their first $10,000 in an index fund.
I don't always agree with Cramer, but he's probably right about that.
I did get lucky with my 1st $10,000 and did not invest in a mutual fund.
I'd find something cheaper than Monsanto.
I don't always agree with Cramer, but he's probably right about that.
I did get lucky with my 1st $10,000 and did not invest in a mutual fund.
I'd find something cheaper than Monsanto.
Posted on 9/5/15 at 5:32 pm to goodbuds
I'm not sure I'd do too much with stocks right now. It's the year before an open-seat presidential election. That means a LOT of uncertainty.
You basically have to get lucky and bet on the company that's friends with the eventual winner of the election (ie Goldman Sachs for Ogump, Halliburton for W).
You basically have to get lucky and bet on the company that's friends with the eventual winner of the election (ie Goldman Sachs for Ogump, Halliburton for W).
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:42 am to Bestbank Tiger
Thank yall for all the advice. I just figured monsanto because regardless of how things turn out, we will need seeds and round up. Lol
Posted on 9/7/15 at 9:28 pm to iamAG
It is a good solid company if you are just picking stocks. I have bought it every year since around 2000 when it was hell I guess around 20. It was up around 140 or so around 2009. My brother in law was way up with them for years which is the reason I started buying but you are right. We have to feed the world and GM seeds, like them or not aren't going away and neither is Monsanto.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 8:51 am to JamalSanders
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For me I want to retire at 50
If this is your goal, then don't have any kids. They will suck every dollar out of you. Once you have kids, that goal will be pushed out to 65 like the rest of us
Posted on 9/8/15 at 9:17 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
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If this is your goal, then don't have any kids. They will suck every dollar out of you. Once you have kids, that goal will be pushed out to 65 like the rest of u
I have a feeling I will have a few. Thankfully I got started early investing and I should have quite the nest egg by then.
My goal is to be able to make $50k a year off of dividends by 2041. I cleared $8k this past year.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 10:17 am to JamalSanders
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I have a feeling I will have a few. Thankfully I got started early investing and I should have quite the nest egg by then.
My goal is to be able to make $50k a year off of dividends by 2041. I cleared $8k this past year.
Dividend stocks aren't the only way to do it. They can be a great investment, but in order to get enough dividends to survive off of you are going to have a very large nest egg.
Most early retirees use a combination of interest, dividends and eating into principle. LINK /
Posted on 9/8/15 at 4:05 pm to Hawkeye95
True, I plan on having just that large of an egg. MMM is a good read.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 7:04 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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If this is your goal, then don't have any kids. They will suck the life out of you.
Fixed that for you.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 8:09 pm to iamAG
I wouldn't say ag stocks are a safe bet overall. I don't know specifically about Monsanto but ag business is pretty volatile.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 8:29 am to iamAG
Monsanto's roundup just got hit with the carcinogen label. If you think organic is going to become more popular, Monsanto's future isn't looking all that good right now.
I would personally stay away from it.
I would personally stay away from it.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 11:15 am to notsince98
Know how much of US's ag production is roundup ready? A lot. I don't see it changing a lot.
of course it's California
of course it's California This post was edited on 9/9/15 at 11:22 am
Posted on 9/9/15 at 12:23 pm to jimbeam
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Know how much of US's ag production is roundup ready? A lot. I don't see it changing a lot.
of course it's California
Who care how much there currently is if it is likely to decrease? Decreasing would make it a loser, not a winner at this point.
Of course there is a lot of it but more and more studies are showing that there are correlations between GMOs and health issues. Of course correlation doesn't equal causation but until GMOs have much more research behind their unintended consequences, you will see them disappear more and more.
Around here, the organic movement has saved the mom and pop farms. They can charge ridiculous amounts for organic produce such that they can not only survive but prosper off of MUCH less yields than the corporate farms. Corporate farmers aren't going to ignore that easy money forever.
This post was edited on 9/9/15 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 9/9/15 at 1:34 pm to notsince98
But I thought GMO's were only a part of Monsanto. They do much more than that. I can't see stock taking a major hit, but I am a newbie.
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