Wheat stocks

The best wheat 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.

This stock list was compiled March 16, 2022.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the grain 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 engages in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors, and solutions in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. The company originates, merchandises, stores, and transports agricultural raw materials, such as oilseeds and soft seeds.

• Previous close price: $50.49
• Market capitalization: $23,854,919,680
• 1 year performance: -33.35%
• P/E ratio: 14.0028

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2. 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: $79.10
• Market capitalization: $11,048,684,544
• 1 year performance: -24.51%
• P/E ratio: 10.0292

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3. Adecoagro (AGRO)

Adecoagro S. A. , an agro-industrial company, engages in various businesses in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

• Previous close price: $9.62
• Market capitalization: $979,127,296
• 1 year performance: -15.54%
• P/E ratio: 6.4733

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4. General Mills (GIS)

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; Pet; and North America Foodservice.

• Previous close price: $63.61
• Market capitalization: $35,480,211,456
• 1 year performance: -2.47%
• P/E ratio: 15.2167

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5. Post (POST)

Post Holdings, Inc. operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail.

• Previous close price: $114.85
• Market capitalization: $6,691,351,040
• 1 year performance: 31.81%
• P/E ratio: 20.3918

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How to invest in wheat stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
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 ADM or BG.
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 wheat stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—wheat 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. 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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