The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has Royal Gold (RGLD) been one of those stocks this year?

The basic materials sector encompasses companies that manufacture chemicals, building materials, and paper products. This sector is also engaged in commodities exploration and processing. According to ...

The Morningstar US Basic Materials Index rose 3.9% quarter to date, far outperforming the broader market, which declined. However, we see opportunities, with nearly 60% of the stocks trading in 5- or ...