5 gluten-free stocks to watch

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.

5 popular gluten-free stocks to watch

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 stocks.

1. Kroger Company (KR)
2. General Mills (GIS)
3. Amazon-com (AMZN)
4. Freedom Foods Group (FNP)
5. Kraft Heinz (KHC)

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The gluten-free stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering gluten-free stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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How to invest in gluten-free stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like KR or GIS.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Learn more about popular 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: $53.84
• Market capitalization: $39,344,824,320
• 1 year performance: 12.19%
• P/E ratio: 18.6041

Buy KR stock on Interactive Brokers

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2. General Mills (GIS)

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; Pet; and North America Foodservice.

• Previous close price: $63.99
• Market capitalization: $35,933,437,952
• 1 year performance: -16.90%
• P/E ratio: 14.9374

Buy GIS stock on Interactive Brokers

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3. Amazon-com (AMZN)

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

• Previous close price: $186.41
• Market capitalization: $1,912,212,684,800
• 1 year performance: 43.39%
• P/E ratio: 51.6152

Buy AMZN stock on Interactive Brokers

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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

Buy FNP stock on Interactive Brokers

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5. Kraft Heinz (KHC)

The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in North America and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products under the Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz, ABC, Master, Quero, Kraft, Golden Circle, Wattie's, Pudliszki, and Plasmon brands. It sells its products through its own sales organizations, as well as through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative, and independent grocery accounts; convenience, value, and club stores; pharmacies and drug stores; mass merchants; foodservice distributors; institutions, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals, health care facilities, and government agencies; and online through various e-commerce platforms and retailers.

• Previous close price: $32.80
• Market capitalization: $40,217,616,384
• 1 year performance: -7.63%
• P/E ratio: 14.4629

Buy KHC stock on Interactive Brokers

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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. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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