Kevin McElroy

A safer investment than Treasuries with a higher yield

Today you can buy a 10-year Treasury bond and get a 3.11% yield - but wouldn't you rather own shares in a company that pays a better yield, and has the potential to increase in share price?

I usually try to find companies that benefit directly from higher commodity prices, but in this case, I've found a company that could benefit despite higher commodity prices...

This company pays a 3.4% dividend - and better yet it has the ability to raise or lower prices at will. That's because it takes one of the cheapest commodities on the planet (corn) and turns it into an easily consumable good - with a price markup in the triple digits. Whether you believe we're headed into deflation or inflation, pricing control is hugely important.

More on this pricing control in a minute...

Most people buy Treasuries precisely because they want safety.

If you're worried about safety, I'd make the argument that buying shares of
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