The Consumer Goods sector continues to dominate market performance on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), maintaining its position as the year’s strongest investment theme.
As of the close of trade on Friday, 14 November 2025, the NGX Consumer Goods Index has advanced 99.83% year-to-date (YtD) — more than double the 42.83% gain posted by the broader All-Share Index (ASI).
Despite bearish sentiment that pulled the ASI lower by 1.68% week-on-week, the Consumer Goods Index recorded a 0.46% weekly gain. Indicating persistent institutional demand for stocks linked to essential household consumption.
Sector Performance Comparison (YtD as of 14 November 2025)
| Sector Index | YtD Return | WtD | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Goods | +99.83% | +0.46% | Strongest sector performance |
| Insurance | +62.34% | +2.42% | Momentum strengthens with fresh inflow |
| Industrial Goods | +53.43% | -6.97% | Volatility and profit-taking persist |
| Premium Index | +51.38% | -2.74% | Heavyweights weighed by correction |
| Pension Index | +49.15% | +0.29% | Defensive rotation |
| ASI (Overall Market) | +42.83% | -1.68% | Strong year but lagging leaders |
| Banking | +31.64% | +1.26% | Renewed interest but still behind |
| AFR Div Yield Index | +27.00% | +1.34% | Steady dividend-focused accumulation |
The 2025 bull run is being sector-led — Consumer Goods and Insurance are outperforming the wider market by a wide margin.
Why the Leadership Continues
Based on sector index behavior, three market dynamics are clear:
1️⃣ Pricing Power
Consumer-based companies are thriving in a high-inflation environment where demand for essential goods remains steady and price increases are tolerated.
2️⃣ Resilient Earnings
Visibility around profitability has driven valuation upgrades, preventing steep corrections even during market pullbacks.
3️⃣ Defensive Rotation
With rising volatility in Industrial and Premium Index names, investors are moving capital into Food, Beverage and Household staples — and increasingly into Insurance, evidenced by its strong +2.42% WtD gain.
Key Stocks Driving Momentum
From the past week’s top performers:
| Counter | Sector | Weekly Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Breweries Plc | Consumer Goods | +11.54% |
| FTN Cocoa Processors Plc | Consumer Goods | +9.38% |
| Cornerstone Insurance Plc | Insurance | +10.51% |
| Secure Electronic Technology Plc | Services | +10.67% |
These gains reinforce the two-sector leadership structure currently driving index outperformance.
Investor Positioning Outlook
As macroeconomic pressures remain elevated, market flow is expected to remain:
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Overweight: Consumer Goods, Insurance
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Neutral: Banking — pending liquidity and capital efficiencies
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Underweight: Industrial Goods — facing profit-taking and volatility
Defensive accumulation and opportunistic buying will continue to support FMCG and insurance counters as investors prioritize earnings stability and sustainable dividends.
Editorial Summary for Publication
The NGX Consumer Goods Index continues to outperform the broader market with a 99.83% year-to-date return, more than doubling the 42.83% gain posted by the All-Share Index.
Insurance stocks are also gaining momentum with 62.34% growth year-to-date, making them the second-best performing segment.
The persistent demand for essential consumer products and improving insurance penetration has positioned these two sectors as the defining growth pillars in the 2025 equities market.