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PICO (PICO) Stock Research Report
PICO Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company. Through Vidler Water Company, Inc., it owns and develops water rights and water storage operations in the southwest U.S.. PICO also owns and develops land and related mineral and water rights through Nevada Land & Resource Company. In addition, the company oversees Citation Insurance Company and Physicians Insurance Company of Ohio, which have insurance operations in run off.
Investment Impacts (help)
USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA'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 economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Commodity Investment Impact
Water Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Water is the liquid form of the most important substance on earth. Water covers seventy percent of the world’s surface; 97% of which is saltwater. Water Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Water is rated a hold. Water demanders and suppliers have a moderate potential to increase in value. Water Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Water’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and substitute products. Water SWOT Analysis: Strength: Water is the most precious substance on earth; without it, life could not exist; Opportunity to grow: the demand for water will increase as the world’s population increases; Threats to growth: contamination and pollution could limit the supply of water. Water Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that water should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means water will increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
