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1. • • Consumer staples are essential goods like food and cleaning products, and the category is resilient in economic downturns. These stocks offer steady dividends, making them appealing for long-term income-focused investors. Top consumer staples stocks include Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, known for robust market shares and dividends.
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   Are consumer staples stocks a good investment?

   • Since they sell products that are always in demand, consumer staples stocks sustain long-term brand value—and that translates into long-term stock value for investors. Low-margin, slow-growth companies. The profit margins on consumer staples products are razor thin, providing stocks in the sector with very modest opportunities for growth.

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   How can I choose the best consumer staples stocks?

   • To choose the best consumer staples stocks for you, start by reaffirming your investment goals. The 'best' stock will depend on whether your priority is downside protection, dividend income, or long-term value creation. Next, research the market segments that are best positioned to deliver on your priority, according to Forbes' 7 Best Consumer Staples Stocks To Buy Now.

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   Should you invest in the consumer staples sector?

   • During economic downturns, consumers may cut back on discretionary spending but still need to buy essential items. This makes the consumer staples sector a relatively stable and resilient investment option, which can be appealing if you're investing with a long-term focus on a goal like retirement.

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   Are consumer staples different?

   • But consumer staples are different, at least in theory. Even when the consumer price index (CPI)is off the charts, people still have to get groceries. What are consumer staples stocks? Consumer staples stocks are shares of publicly-traded companies that sell “needs.”

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   What are consumer staples stocks in Canada?

   • The consumer staples sector in Canada includes essential goods like food and water. Find out how to invest in these much-needed stocks. What are consumer staples stocks? Should you invest in consumer staples stocks?

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   Should you buy consumer staples stocks during a recession?

   • In a strong economy, consumer staples stocks typically don't appreciate as quickly as other stocks. If you invest heavily in consumer staple stocks due to an expected recession, and the recession doesn't materialize, you might miss out on larger gains in other sectors.

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   Jul 30, 2024 · To help you find the best consumer staples stocks, Forbes Advisor has profiled the 10 largest companies in this sector by market capitalization.

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   • What Are Consumer Staples Stocks?
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   • Pros and Cons of Consumer Staples Stocks
   • Should You Invest in Consumer Staples Stocks?

   Consumer staples stocks are companies that produce and sell products we regularly need, like food and household products. They can also include companies that make tobacco products and fizzy beverages, like pop and sparkling water. Since people buy consumer staples regardless of the economy’s health, this sector’s stocks tend to be less cyclical or...

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   Many of Canada’s top consumer staples stocks are grocery and discount stores, like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Dollarama, and Loblaws. While Canada doesn’t have mega-cap consumer staples stocks on par with those found in the U.S. (like Walmart and Procter & Gamble), there are plenty of good opportunities on Canada’s home-turf exchanges.

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   Pros

   1. Stability in turbulent markets. People buy consumer staples during good times and bad. This can make them defensive stocksin recessions or good buy-and-hold stocks when you’re nearing retirement. 1. Established brand names with a loyal following. The companies in this sector typically enjoy a moat of brand loyalty: if you shop at Loblaws, you often continue shopping at Loblaws. This makes them more resistant to new competitors.

   Cons

   1. Limited year-over-year growth. Companies in this sector have narrow profit margins. Even the best companies will grow only moderately, but not enough to match the explosive returns on certain tech stocks. 1. Changes in consumer preferences. These companies might be stable, but they’re not immortal. If consumers change their habits – such as shopping online versus in-store – consumer staples can suffer losses.

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   Consumer staples stocks are well suited for investors with low-risk tolerances. Whether you’re approaching retirement or simply want more stability during volatile markets, consumer staples could anchor your portfolio and provide decent returns while other sectors are suffering. Even if you have a high appetite for risk, exposing a portion of your ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Consumer staples companies make items you buy consistently. This behavior creates benefits for consumer staples stocks and investors. See our top 10 stock picks for 2024.

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Investing in the consumer staples sector can provide you with some stability for your portfolio but come with drawbacks. Before investing in consumer staples, read about some essential products that make up the sector and how these investments have traditionally performed.

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   Oct 6, 2024 · Consumer staples stocks are shares of publicly-traded companies that sell “needs.” COST and WMT are some of the best-performing consumer staples stocks over the last year.

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    May 12, 2023 · Top Consumer Staples Stocks To Invest In. Below are seven top consumer staples stocks analysts like for 2023, ordered from largest market cap to smallest.