Investing in Timberlands Versus the S&P 500: Which Investment Outperforms?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33423/jaf.v24i4.7248Keywords:
accounting, finance, investments, forestry, S&P 500, timberland, investing, riskAbstract
Investing money has been a popular way to build wealth for generations. It benefits not only the investor, but society as a whole. Companies are able to use these funds to invest in capital equipment, labor, and new production techniques. This paper shows an analysis involving the investment in timberland as a way to increase one’s fortune. The lead author is employed in the timberland industry on a daily basis, and their insights are presented from a ground-level view. Risks and benefits are discussed, and a comparative analysis of investing in timberland versus the S&P 500 Index is outlined.
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