Defensive Stocks

With the prospects for a recession very real as stock markets hit 52-week highs, it makes sense for investors to book profits and shift capital to safer plays. These five Warren Buffett holdings look...
The S&P 500 may have burst out of the longest bear market in over 70 years, but the current rally has been very narrow, with less than 10 stocks accounting for 95% of the gains. Investors may want to...
Any company that has paid rising dividends for 50 years or more is the epitome of safe and dependable. These seven outstanding safe-haven Dividend Kings also have support from top Wall Street...
Given the current stagflation scenario, these eight defensive stock picks make sense now. With even moderate appreciation in their share prices, investors could be looking at double-digit total...
Investors are worried, and now may be the time to take profits and move to safer stocks that pay big dependable dividends. These eight top safe-haven stocks look like solid ideas for nervous...
For investors looking for safe-haven stocks, these seven Warren Buffett stock picks are quality names with among the largest dividends, and they may provide some shelter from the coming economic...
As rates continue to rise and searing inflation remains, the question for investors is what to do now. These six top precious metals stocks come with respectable dividends and look like great ideas...
These eight top stocks, while not the most exciting, are likely to withstand a vicious market crash. While they also would trade down if markets plummet, they may hold their ground better than...
With consumer debt skyrocketing and interest rates rising, one bearish equity strategist recommends selling market rallies until new bear market lows. Here are seven safe stocks with big and...
Here are seven top Dividend Aristocrats with among the largest dividends that retirement-focused investors can buy now and hold forever. They are all trading at very reasonable levels and offer...
The best strategy for worried investors now may be to move from riskier assets to dividend-paying stocks that can hold their ground if we slip into a recession, such as these six defensive picks from...
With the economic storm clouds growing, what is the smart move for investors now? These seven safe-haven stocks can withstand a brutal market sell-off, come with big and reliable dividends and are...
Given the dark clouds on the economic horizon, here are seven Warren Buffett stock picks that appear to be well positioned in the current higher interest rate environment and likely to hold up better...
It may be time to sell the bear market rally and buy stocks that pay good dividends and can act as a hedge against further downside. These seven stocks look well situated if the selling returns, and...
Nobody ever went broke playing it safe in times of stress. These six high-conviction stock picks with some of the biggest dividends are safer ideas for nervous investors concerned about the economy...