Are Basic Materials Stocks Lagging AkzoNobel (AKZOY) This Year?

The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Basic Materials peers, we might be able to answer that question.Akzo Nobel NV is a member of our Basic Materials group, which inclu ...