Pall Corporation (PLL), Pentair, Ltd. Registered Share (PNR): Water, Water Everywhere; An Overlooked Investment Opportunity

Another company to look at is Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL). Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) supplies filtration, separation and purification technology systems. This company is focused on the treatment of wastewater. With a global presence and more than 60 years of experience, Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) has developed a solid reputation as a leader. Customer success reporting shows a high degree of repeat business and enables Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) to continually find new technologies and methods to manage fluids with increasing sophistication that delivers better service results.

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) is another holding in the First Trust ISE Water index fund. Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) is committed to being a single-source provider of low-cost water- filtration and water-desalination plants on a global scale. Meeting the demand of potable water in other parts of the world is accomplished by cleaning seawater, which accounts for 70% of the world. Management believes in the long-term investment into tapping this existing resource and converting it for use.

Bottom line

Water is more than just a utility. It is an essential resource that affects our daily lives in so many ways. In my opinion, seeking long-term profits in this category with the First Trust ISE Water index fund gives a well-balanced approach to meeting the various challenges discussed. In my opinion returns will be more in tune with the supply and demand of water than overall stock market conditions.

The article Water, Water Everywhere; An Overlooked Investment Opportunity originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Jeff Stouffer.

Jeff Stouffer has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of Pentair. Jeff is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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