Traditionally agricultural stocks are a volatile group to trade because of their tie to the underlying commodities and the social and political nature of the markets they serve. 2013 was another rocky year, but the ags have seemed to stabilize a bit here. Jill Malandrino and Bob Lang of Explosive Options review some stocks and options trades in the potash- and phosphate-related sub sector, Mosaic is their top pick. A few major overhangs have been removed from the story to help the stock find some support, but the company is also using its cash to focus on growth and unlocking share holder value. Lang believes Mosaic could see the $55 level.
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