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Here's What Investors Should Know About Ford Stock
Ford (NYSE: F) likely needs no introduction among the investment community. It's a storied company that has been a major part of the U.S. economy for quite some time, known for its popular trucks and SUVs. Even today, as the industry slowly shifts to a more sustainable future, Ford is aiming to remain relevant in a sea of competition. In the past 30 years, this automotive stock has produced a total return of 228% (as of April 28). Here's what investors should know about this Detroit car manufacturer if they're considering adding the business to their portfolios.The auto market is a far cry from the capital-light and scalable nature of other industries like digital advertising, cloud computing, or payments, for example. Producing mass-market vehicles is incredibly capital-intensive. Raw materials, labor, factories, and machinery are all expensive aspects of the business. Ford can't escape this reality.Continue reading
Ford (NYSE: F) likely needs no introduction among the investment community. It's a storied company that has been a major part of the U.S. economy for quite some time, known for its popular trucks and SUVs. Even today, as the industry slowly shifts to a more sustainable future, Ford is aiming to remain relevant in a sea of competition.
In the past 30 years, this automotive stock has produced a total return of 228% (as of April 28). Here's what investors should know about this Detroit car manufacturer if they're considering adding the business to their portfolios.
The auto market is a far cry from the capital-light and scalable nature of other industries like digital advertising, cloud computing, or payments, for example. Producing mass-market vehicles is incredibly capital-intensive. Raw materials, labor, factories, and machinery are all expensive aspects of the business. Ford can't escape this reality.
