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Consumer goods are the indispensable items of our daily lives. Think toiletries, your favourite snacks, and any other item that would have you dashing to the corner shop in even the most dismal weather. Producers of these goods aren\u2019t the flashy, headline-grabbing companies. But, these stalwarts do have something going for them \u2013 stability. <\/p>

Rain or shine, recession or boom, we still need to eat, maintain hygiene, and yes, we still want to indulge in our guilty pleasures like sipping a fizzy drink, scoffing chocolate, or having a tipple. Below, we explore the best consumer goods stocks and weigh up the pros and cons of adding them to your portfolio. <\/p>

What are the best consumer goods stocks?<\/h3>

Navigating the consumer goods sector can be like trying to fill a shopping cart during a supermarket sweep \u2013 fast-paced and full of choices. To help you stock up your investment pantry with some quality picks, we\u2019re scanning the aisles and highlighting these top consumer goods stocks from the MSCI World Consumer Staples Index:<\/p>
Stock<\/th>Icon<\/th>1-year performance (to Feb. \u201924)<\/th>5-year performance (to Feb. \u201924)<\/th>Link to invest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Costco Wholesale (COST)<\/a><\/th>\"Costco<\/td>41.25%<\/td>233.62%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Danone (BN)<\/th>\"Danone<\/td>17.18%<\/td>-7.58%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Church and Dwight (CHD)<\/a><\/th>\"Church<\/td>16.22%<\/td>49.95%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Procter & Gamble (PG)<\/a><\/th>\"Procter<\/td>12.00%<\/td>58.03%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Coca-Cola (KO)<\/a><\/th>\"Coca-Cola<\/td>-0.50%<\/td>31.06%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT)<\/a><\/th>\"Reckitt<\/td>-1.35%<\/td>-5.33%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Unilever (ULVR)<\/a><\/th>\"Unilever<\/td>-6.70%<\/td>-6.30%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Pernod Ricard (RI)<\/th>\"Pernod<\/td>-13.86%<\/td>8.34%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Target (TGT)<\/a><\/th>\"Target<\/td>-17.61%<\/td>99.11%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Diageo (DGE)<\/a><\/th>\"Diageo<\/td>-17.94%<\/td>-4.91%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

What are consumer goods stocks?<\/h3>

Consumer goods stocks are shares of businesses that specialise in producing and selling products that are essential for everyday use. These can range from food and beverages to personal care and household items.<\/p>

Types of consumer goods stocks<\/h3>

The consumer goods sector is incredibly varied, offering investors a wide range of options. Here are some of the main categories:<\/p>