E-Cigs: What You Need to Know

The e-cigarette market is expected to grow by leaps and bounds over the next decade. Find out which brands are making the right moves to cement their claims in this high-growth, high-stakes market.

By Rich Duprey – Jan 19, 2014 at 2:00PM EST

At just $1.2 billion, the e-cigarette market represents a minuscule fraction of the towering $89 billion tobacco industry. But this may very well change soon, as analysts predict e-cig sales to surpass those of regular cigarettes within the next decade. In order to find out which brands are currently positioned to benefit the most, don't miss the following slideshow. You'll learn all about what the major players, including Altria (MO 0.12%), Lorillard (LO +0.00%), Reynolds American (RAI +0.00%), and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM), are doing to capture share in this booming market.

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Rich has been a Fool since 1998 and writing for the site since 2004. After 20 years of patrolling the mean streets of suburbia, he hung up his badge and gun to take up a pen full time. Having made the streets safe for Truth, Justice, and Krispy Kreme donuts, he now patrols the markets looking for companies he can lock up as long-term holdings in a portfolio. His coverage reflects his passion for motorcycles, booze, and guns (though not enjoyed all at the same time...usually), but his writing also covers the broader sectors of consumer goods, technology, and industrials. So follow along as he tries to break down complex topics to make them more understandable and useful to the average investor. Have a story idea? Contact Rich here. I may not be able to respond to every suggestion, but I do read them all! Does an article needs a correction? Reach Rich here.

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