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

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.

Tamara Walsh

(TMFSocialME)

Aug 11, 2015 at 7:22PM

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 (NYSE:SKX), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Sturm Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR) 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

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Tamara Walsh

(TMFSocialME)

I've been an analytical writer for The Motley Fool since 2011. I cover the sectors of Consumer Goods, Technology, and Industrials. Connect with me on Twitter using the handle, @TamaraRutter -- I'd love to hear from you! Follow @tamararutter