Investing in a mining company carries risk. In this video, Jim Mueller explains three reasons for selling Freeport-McMoRan. Freeport operates a large copper and gold mine in Indonesia and, if government sentiment toward foreign ownership of natural resources changes, Freeport could be in trouble. The European economy could affect copper demand and, lastly, Freeport's foray into the oil and gas business may not pan out.
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3 Reasons to Sell Freeport McMoRan Today
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Freeport McMoRan: Why you should think about selling.
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Jim learned how businesses are run while putting his Ph.D. in biochemistry to use at a small biotech company. He changed careers to work at the Fool, where he's improved his investing process and developed an appreciation for the long-term view.
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