How Good Has PG Stock Actually Been?

There was a time when consumer staples stocks, including Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), were considered portfolio bedrocks. Prized for steady dividend payments and lower drawdowns during market pullbacks, this sleepy sector has provided investors with shelter from storms such as bear markets and recessions.For investors embracing individual stocks, Procter & Gamble has been a default staples option. After all, it's the company behind many famous brands, including Crest, Gillette, Tide, Pampers, Charmin, Dawn, Duracell, Vicks, and many more.Yet those premium labels and their high market share haven't been enough to juice the stock. In fact, calling shares of the Head & Shoulders maker duds isn't mean. It's accurate.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool