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Pure Water Plays: Investing in Trusted Alternatives

Following investigations into Nestlé's water filtration practices, consumers may seek more transparent water options. These carefully selected stocks represent companies that could benefit from this shift, from beverage competitors to water purification technology providers.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on July 11

Your Basket's Financial Footprint

Market capitalisation breakdown for the 'Pure Water Plays' basket, showing concentration in top holdings and distribution across mid- and small-caps.

Key Takeaways for Investors:
  • Large-cap dominance suggests lower volatility and more stable returns, tending to track broad-market moves rather than spikes.
  • Suitable as a core holding for diversified portfolios, offering steady sector exposure rather than speculative upside.
  • Expect gradual, long-term value growth; unlikely to deliver explosive short-term gains.
Total Market Cap
  • PEP: $209.45B

  • KO: $306.39B

  • FIZZ: $3.42B

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About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

This collection focuses on companies that could gain market share as consumer trust shifts away from major bottled water brands under scrutiny. When a market leader faces challenges, competitors and alternative solutions often benefit as consumers seek new trusted options.

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What You Need to Know

This is an event-driven investment opportunity targeting companies across beverage, utilities, and water technology sectors. It includes direct competitors to Nestlé's water brands as well as companies offering filtration technology and regulated water utilities.

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Why These Stocks

These companies were specifically chosen for their positioning to capture redirected market share. They include established beverage giants with alternative water brands, popular niche beverage companies, and leaders in water purification technology and public utilities.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Trust Is Everything

When consumer trust shifts in essential products like water, market share often follows quickly. These companies are positioned to capture that movement as customers seek alternatives they can believe in.

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Multiple Ways to Win

This collection offers diverse exposure to the water market through beverages, utilities, and technology. Whether consumers switch brands or filtration methods, companies in this group stand to benefit.

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Regulation Creates Opportunity

Increased scrutiny of water quality claims could benefit companies with transparent practices and proven purification technologies, potentially creating a new competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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