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

Another company dedicated to this concern is Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL). Pall supplies filtration, separation and purification technologies. 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.

Jeffrey L. (Jeff) Stouffer is an Investment Advisor Representative and manages the Alexandria VA office of Kingsview Asset Management. As a practicing financial advisor serving the needs of individuals and small businesses, he believes in using a wide range of investment strategies, including alternative investments. All strategies are client centric and unique. He can be reached at jeff.stouffer@kingsviewassetmanagement.com and is available to answer any questions about this combined approach.

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