Discount stores stocks

The best discount stores stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Our picks for the best discount stores stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the retail industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Big Lots (BIG)

Big Lots, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a home discount retailer in the United States. The company offers products under various merchandising categories, such as furniture category that includes upholstery, mattresses, case goods, and ready-to-assemble departments; seasonal category, which comprises patio furniture, gazebos, Christmas trim, and other holiday departments; soft home category that consists of home décor, frames, fashion and utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, and area rugs departments; and food category that includes beverage and grocery, specialty foods, and pet departments.

• Previous close price: $7.06
• Market capitalization: $176,204,208
• 1 year performance: N/A

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2. Five Below (FIVE)

Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. The company offers range of accessories, which includes novelty socks, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hair accessories, athletic tops and bottoms, and t-shirts, as well as nail polish, lip gloss, fragrance, and branded cosmetics; and personalized living space products, such as glitter lamps, posters, frames, fleece blankets, plush items, pillows, candles, incense, lighting, novelty décor, accent furniture, and related items, as well as provides storage options.

• Previous close price: $188.48
• Market capitalization: $10,161,372,160
• 1 year performance: 43.44%
• P/E ratio: 40.3872

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3. Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products.

• Previous close price: $155.85
• Market capitalization: $36,398,219,264
• 1 year performance: -28.78%
• P/E ratio: 15.6422

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4. Dollar Tree (DLTR)

Dollar Tree, Inc. operates discount variety retail stores. The company operates in two segments, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.

• Previous close price: $132.88
• Market capitalization: $29,445,638,144
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 22.4555

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5. PriceSmart (PSMT)

PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U. S.

• Previous close price: $75.38
• Market capitalization: $2,275,480,832
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 20.8523

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6. Burlington Stores (BURL)

Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby, home, and beauty products.

• Previous close price: $147.44
• Market capitalization: $9,796,231,168
• 1 year performance: -5.15%
• P/E ratio: 42.0557

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7. Grocery Outlet Holding (GO)

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. engages in ownership and operation of a network of independently operated stores in the United States. The company's stores offer products in various categories, such as dairy and deli, produce, floral, and fresh meat and seafood products, as well as grocery, general merchandise, health and beauty care, frozen foods, and beer and wine.

• Previous close price: $28.36
• Market capitalization: $2,836,548,352
• 1 year performance: -25.78%
• P/E ratio: 42.4412

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8. Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.

• Previous close price: $152.17
• Market capitalization: $409,769,443,328
• 1 year performance: 24.12%
• P/E ratio: 36.5793

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9. Costco Wholesale (COST)

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products.

• Previous close price: $520.09
• Market capitalization: $226,550,562,816
• 1 year performance: 22.97%
• P/E ratio: 37.9532

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10. Ross Stores (ROST)

Ross Stores, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brand names in the United States. Its stores primarily offer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions.

• Previous close price: $103.24
• Market capitalization: $35,333,971,968
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 22.4078

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11. Ollies Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI)

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. operates as a retailer of brand name merchandise in the United States. The company offers housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics; and other products, including hardware, candy, clothing, sporting goods, pet and lawn, and garden products.

• Previous close price: $60.44
• Market capitalization: $3,570,855,168
• 1 year performance: 32.49%
• P/E ratio: 33.5407

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in discount stores stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — discount stores stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the retail industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you're new to investing, or if it's been awhile since you've taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best features in your trading account.