15 Best Stocks To Invest In For Retirement

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9. The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS)

Dividend Yield as of February 19: 3.24%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 41

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) is one of the top American producers of phosphate and potash-based crop nutrients. MOS sells its products for agricultural and industrial use. On December 24, 2024, the company officially concluded its deal with Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), trading its 25% stake in Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company for 111 million Ma’aden shares. The shares were valued at about $1.5 billion at the time the deal was finalized. With this move, Mosaic becomes a Ma’aden shareholder and expects to report a pre-tax gain of roughly $500 million in Q4 2024.

On December 20, 2024, The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) declared a $0.22 per share quarterly dividend, reflecting a 4.8% increase from its last dividend of $0.21. The dividend is distributable on March 20, 2025, to shareholders on record as of March 6. It ranks 9th on our list of the best stocks to buy for a retirement portfolio.

According to Insider Monkey’s fourth quarter database, 41 hedge funds held stakes in The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), up from 34 funds in the preceding quarter. D E Shaw was the biggest stakeholder in the company, with nearly 5.4 million shares worth $132.6 million.

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