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Materials Industry Research Report
Material Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The materials industry includes companies whose sales originate from the mining, acquisition and sale of physical substances for manufacturing-related purposes. Material Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold. The Main Street analysis also says Hold, with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities less than threats. Material Trade Hubs: Some of the main trade hubs include Canada, Chile, Poland, Australia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, and South Africa, while the main material commodities include aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, palladium, silicon, steel, tin, and zinc. Material Trading Strategy: The materials industry tends to be sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued material investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell material investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. Material stocks quickly increase at the conclusion of a recession, because materials are the primary input for the industrial sector. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase material investments. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
Investment Impacts (help)
Canada Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Canada (CAD) has a capitalist, service-based, economy and is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The services and materials industry are the two main employers. Canada's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Canadian dollar has the potential to decrease in value especially if export markets for materials do not perform well. Canada's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and SWOT strengths. Canada's General Trading Partners: China, UK, Japan, Mexico and the US are Canada’s top trading partners, while the leading exports are energy and materials. Canada's Commodity Trading Partners: Canada has the capacity to produce a significant amount of crude oil. Other commodities include Uranium, lumber, zinc, and nickel. SWOT Analysis of Canada: The Leading Canadian strengths include Canada’s free trade policy, oil reserves, and universal health system. Canada's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency and low investment flow potential are negatives, while the favorable business environment is a significant positive. Canada’s potential is neutral. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Chile Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Chile (CLP) occupies a large portion of South America’s western coast. They have a well governed, capitalist economy with a significant reliance on Copper exports. Chile's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Chilean currency has the potential to increase in value according to the purchase price party. Chile's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, government stability and SWOT attributes. Chile's General Trading Partners: Brazil, Japan, and USA are the top trading partners, while the leading exports are copper and silver. Chile's Commodity Trading Partners: Chile’s main export is copper; they are also the largest producer in the world. Much of Chile’s economic development depends on the utilization of copper. SWOT Analysis of Chile: The leading strength is Chile’s government fiscal policy, while the main weakness is the quality of education. Renewable energy offers significant opportunities, but environmental deterioration is a potential threat. Chile's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, favorable business environment and favorable strengths and opportunities lead to a positive outlook for Chilean investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Poland Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Poland (PLN) is transitioning from a centralized, post-communist country into a capitalist economy. Poland's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Poland’s currency is slightly overvalued with low investment flows, but positive potential per the purchase price parity analysis. Poland's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Poland’s economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Poland's General Trading Partners: Finland, the UK, Netherlands, France, and Germany are the top export partners, while Poland has a significant materials industry. Poland's Commodity Trading Partners: Poland produces a significant amount of coal and silver. SWOT Analysis of Poland: The leading opportunities for Poland are their infrastructure improvements and foreign investment attractiveness. Poland's Currency Trading Strategy: A moderately overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Polish investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Australia Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Australia (AUD) has a highly productive, capitalist economy with an emphasis on commodity exports, especially to Asia. Australia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Australia’s currency is moderately undervalued with high investment flow potential and negative purchase price parity. Australia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Australia’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. Australia's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the UK and Japan are the top export partners, while the leading exporting industry is materials. Australia's Commodity Trading Partners: Australia produces a significant amount of uranium, gold, coal, copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and silver mostly for export to growing Asian countries. SWOT Analysis of Australia: The leading Australian strength is their abundant natural resources, while no major weaknesses were identified. Australia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, negative investment flow potential, but favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Australian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Indonesia Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Indonesia (IDR) has a materials industry-based economy with significant governance issues. Indonesia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Indonesia’s currency is undervalued according to the investment flow and purchase price parity. Indonesia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Indonesia’s economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on government transparency and the SWOT analysis. Indonesia's General Trading Partners: China, Singapore, Japan, Korea and the US are the top export partners, while the leading industry is materials. Indonesia's Commodity Trading Partners: Indonesia produces a significant amount of palm oil, copper, tin, nickel, rice, and rubber. SWOT Analysis of Indonesia: The leading Indonesian strength is their abundant resources, while the main weakness is over population. Illegal logging and piracy could hurt growth in the future. Indonesia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential, but very unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Indonesian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Pakistan Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Pakistan (PKR) has a service-based economy that is moving from a centralized to a more market based system. Pakistan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Pakistan’s currency is undervalued according to the purchase price parity and interest rate parity analysis. Pakistan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Pakistan’s economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on government transparency and economic diversity. Pakistan's General Trading Partners: Saudi Arabia, the UK, Japan, Hong Kong and Israel are the top export partners, while the leading industry is materials production. Pakistan's Commodity Trading Partners: Pakistan produces many materials for domestic and export use. SWOT Analysis of Pakistan: Terrorism is Pakistan’s leading threat to short term economic development. Pakistan's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential, but very unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Pakistani investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Malaysia Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Malaysia (MYR) has a fast growing materials exporting-based market economy located in South East Asia. Malaysia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Malaysia’s economic environment is slightly unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on the SWOT analysis. Malaysia's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong are the top export partners, while the leading industry is materials production. Malaysia's Commodity Trading Partners: Malaysia produces a significant amount of palm oil, tin, and rubber among other materials. SWOT Analysis of Malaysia: The leading strength in Malaysia is their abundance of natural resources, while the main weakness is corruption and discrimination. Swine Flu has the potential to limit growth. Malaysia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, low investment flow potential and unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Malaysian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
South Africa Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) South Africa (ZAR) has a resource rich economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): South Africa’s currency is undervalued with moderate investment flow potential, high purchase price potential, and interest rate parity potential. South Africa's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): South Africa’s economic environment is moderate. South Africa's General Trading Partners: China, Japan and the US are South Africa’s top export partners, while the leading industry is materials. South Africa's Commodity Trading Partners: South Africa produces a significant amount of uranium, palladium, diamonds, coal, and platinum for use domestically and especially as an export. SWOT Analysis of South Africa: The leading South African weaknesses are their high unemployment rates, discriminatory issues and HIV Aids. The World Cup has the opportunity to propel growth, while the outbreak of disease may burden the health care system. South Africa's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a slightly positive outlook for South African investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Commodity Investment Impact
Aluminum Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals and global production is second only to iron. Aluminum Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Aluminum is rated a Sell. Aluminum demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value while suppliers have high potential to increase in value. The net difference in investing potential means over supply will drive down prices. Aluminum Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Aluminum’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Aluminum SWOT Analysis: Strength: Aluminum has a vast number of uses, which help it to maintain long term demand. Opportunity to grow: Aluminum is completely recyclable, which will help as consumers become more environmentally active; Threats to growth: Other materials with similar properties like carbon fiber could be a significant threat to aluminum. Aluminum Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that aluminum should decrease over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means aluminum may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Copper Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Copper is a widely used decorative and anti-bacterial compound. Copper is also a good conductor of heat and electricity. Copper Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Copper is rated a Sell. Both copper demanders and suppliers have potential to increase in value, but supply could outpace demand and drive the price of copper down. Copper Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Copper’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on difficulty to expand short term supply, sensitivity to price changes and the SWOT analysis. Copper SWOT Analysis: Strength: Copper has a limited supply and a wide array of uses. Opportunity to grow: Copper’s self cleaning properties have the potential to increase growth in the future; Threats to growth: Copper’s diminishing supply could hurt growth as substitutes become more appealing. Copper Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that copper should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means copper may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Lead Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Lead has a variety of uses, from building construction to bullets. Lead Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Lead is rated a Buy. Lead demanders have average potential to increase in value, while lead suppliers have very low potential to increase in value. Lead Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Lead’s long term growth potential is low due to low scores on lack of good substitutes and SWOT threats. Lead SWOT Analysis: Strength: Lead has a limited supply; Weakness: lead poisoning is a significant threat to the use of lead. Threats to growth: lead is difficult to dispose of and it is harmful to the environment. Lead Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that lead should increase in price over the short term, whereas a very low investor survey means lead should decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Nickel Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Nickel is corrosion-resistant, so it has many uses in the plating of coins and magnets. Nickel Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Nickel is rated a Buy, because both Nickel demanders have a high investing potential while suppliers have a low potential to increase in value. The net difference means demand will outpace supply of nickel over the short-term. Nickel Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Nickel’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Nickel SWOT Analysis: Strength: Nickel helps prevent contamination when used with steel. Opportunity to grow: nickel’s demand could increase as emerging markets continue to grow; Threats to growth: high exposure could lead to health risk. Nickel Trade Analysis: the commodity analysis buy rating indicates that nickel should increase in price over the short term. An average investor survey means nickel should stay the same in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Palladium Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Palladium has many unique characteristics such as a low melting point and density. Palladium is mostly used in jewelry and dentistry. Palladium Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Palladium is rated a buy, because demanders have lots of investing potential while suppliers have low potential to increase in value. Palladium Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Palladium’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores in the SWOT analysis. Palladium SWOT Analysis: Strength: Palladium has a limited supply and unique properties; Weakness: limited sources of supply can hurt growth of palladium if the price becomes too high. Opportunity to grow: jewelry growth and demand could increase the demand for palladium, while generally poor market conditions could lower growth. Palladium Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that palladium should increase in price over the short term, whereas a favorable investor survey means palladium may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Silicon Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Silicon is an important component of most semiconductor devices, which are mostly used for technology applications. Silicon Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Silicon is rated a hold, because demanders of silicon have a average investing potential value. However, there is not enough financial data to make an accurate short-term assessment of value. Silicon Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Silicon’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on difficulty to expand supply. Silicon SWOT Analysis: Opportunity to grow: silicon’s use in the growing construction and technology industry could help future material growth; Threats to growth: silicon may be harmful to miners. Silicon Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that silicon should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means silicon may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Steel Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Steel is a mass produced material consisting mostly of iron. Steel is used in buildings, infrastructure, automobiles and other diverse applications. Steel Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Steel is rated a Hold. Steel demanders are fairly valued, so they may not increase in price, while steel suppliers have a higher potential to increase in value. Steel Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Steel’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on lack of good substitutes and SWOT strengths. Steel SWOT Analysis: Strength: Steel is recyclable, which greatly enhances its environmental appeal and durability as a material. Opportunity to grow: steel’s widespread use could aid growth as the world economy grows; Threats to growth: plastic is becoming a greater threat to steel as plastics become cheaper and more durable. Steel Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that steel should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means steel may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Tin Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Tin is most often used as a corrosion protective coating for other metals. Tin Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Tin is rated a Hold. WikiWealth did not have a robust enough sample of demanders to gauge potential. Tin suppliers have average potential to increase in value. Tin Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Tin’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on difficulty to expand supply and substitute products. Tin SWOT Analysis: Strength: Tin has moderate health benefits. Tin Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that tin should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means tin may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Zinc Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Zinc is mainly used as an anti-corrosion coating on iron and steel. Zinc Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Zinc is rated a Buy. Zinc demanders have a high potential to increase in value, while zinc suppliers have low potential to increase in value. Zinc Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Zinc’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Zinc SWOT Analysis: Strength: zinc has anti-corrosion properties, which will benefit the growth of zinc as emerging countries continue to urbanize. Opportunity to grow: Zinc’s recyclable, non-toxic properties could benefit its growth as environmental concerns increase. Zinc Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that zinc should increase in price over the short term, while a very favorable investor survey means zinc should increase in the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Industry Investment Impact
Industrial Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The industrial industry includes companies whose sales originate from the manufacturing of materials into finished goods and services. Industrial Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold, with slightly positive potential. The Main Street analysis says a Hold with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities less than threats. Industrial Trade Hubs: The following countries derive much of their income from the industrial sector of the economy: Brazil, Venezuela, USA, Belgium, the EU, Germany, France, China, Hong Kong and Japan. Main industrial commodities include the following: aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, palladium, silicon, steel, tin, and zinc. Industrial Trading Strategy: The industrial industry tends to be sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued industrial investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell industrial investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase industrial investments. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
