Why These Are the 3 Best-Performing Consumer Goods Stocks So Far in 2015

By Tamara Walsh – Aug 11, 2015 at 7:22PM

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Each of these consumer goods stocks has gained more than 60% year-to-date. Here's what their secret is -- and a look at whether it's too late for investors to get in on the action.

The consumer goods sector is up more than 11% so far this year, compared to a 3.83% gain in the broader market. In the following presentation, we take a look at why Skechers (SKX 0.60%), Amazon (AMZN -1.14%), and Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR 1.10%) are the three best-performing consumer goods stocks so far this year -- each gaining more than 65% year-to-date. In addition to looking at how these companies got here, we also explain their respective valuations and whether they still have room to run in the quarters ahead.

3 Best-Performing Consumer Goods Stocks So Far in 2015 from The Motley Fool

Tamara Rutter owns shares of Amazon.com. The Motley Fool recommends Amazon.com and Nike. The Motley Fool owns shares of Amazon.com. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.