Gluten-free stocks

Gluten-free foods are taking off in popularity, but while it's getting easier to avoid gluten in your diet, it's still difficult to avoid it in your portfolio. Most gluten-free brands on grocery store shelves are either privately owned or owned by a larger parent company.

This means that the easiest way to get exposure to this specialty market is to invest in grocery stores and large food manufacturers that offer gluten-free food, like Krogers, Whole Foods (owned by Amazon) and Kraft. You can also get more exposure to the market with international stocks, though you'll need an account with a broker that offers access, like Interactive Brokers.

Our picks for the best gluten-free stocks

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

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1. Kroger Company (KR)

The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.

• Previous close price: $44.66
• Market capitalization: $32,954,394,624
• 1 year performance: -13.31%
• P/E ratio: 14.5778

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2. General Mills (GIS)

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates in five segments: North America Retail; Convenience Stores & Foodservice; Europe & Australia; Asia & Latin America; and Pet.

• Previous close price: $83.89
• Market capitalization: $49,684,271,104
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 18.27

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3. Amazon-com (AMZN)

Amazon. com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.

• Previous close price: $122.77
• Market capitalization: $1,237,199,093,760
• 1 year performance: -94.18%
• P/E ratio: 280.4186

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4. Freedom Foods Group (FNP)

noumi Limited engages in sourcing, manufacture, selling, marketing, and distribution of plant-based beverages, and dairy and nutritional ingredient products to wholesale and consumer markets. It operates through Dairy and Nutritional, Plant Based Beverages, and Specialty Seafood segments. The company offers dairy milk beverage and nutritional ingredient products; UHT food and beverage products, such as liquid stocks, soy, rice, and almond beverages; performance and adult nutritional products; and canned seafood products that include sardines, salmon, and specialty seafood.

• Previous close price: A$0.00
• Market capitalization: $113,614,688
• 1 year performance: N/A

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5. Kraft Heinz (KHC)

The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products. The company also offers spices and other seasonings.

• Previous close price: $38.19
• Market capitalization: $47,058,518,016
• 1 year performance: -0.13%
• P/E ratio: 19.5638

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in gluten-free stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — gluten-free stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the specialty foods 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.