The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Royal Gold (RGLD) 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.Royal Gold is one of 235 companies in the Basic Materials group. The Ba ...