High demand in both developed and emerging markets is driving the globalization and utilization of natural resources. Some companies are poised to profit from the resulting rising cost of agriculture, timber, water, metals, and energy.
Selecting the right sector and company to capitalize on this opportunity may prove to be a tough task. Fortunately, the FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: GUNR) provides broad exposure to each of these asset classes with a unique twist.
GUNR currently has over $3 billion dedicated to 124 worldwide companies engaged in the natural resources supply chain. Top holdings include well-known stocks such as BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP), Exxon Mobil ...
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