Defensive Stocks

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Both the utility and the telecommunications sectors are positive for 2016, and with demand staying strong and inherent built-in safety, there is no reason to think they won’t continue to be.
While there could be more selling to come, when stocks of this quality hit these low levels, savvy investors with dry powder can make out like the proverbial bandit.
While these three stocks are more aggressive, they also all have solid earnings potential going forward.
For worried investors that need an income stream, these top stocks makes good sense now. The total return potential is solid, and the downside risk is far less than with momentum stocks.
Needless to say, the stock market can be a very cruel mistress. So what are patient long-term investors to do?
These stocks are not exciting, but neither are market sell-offs and big paper losses like we have seen in January.
At least one expert expects half of the U.S. energy industry to go bankrupt this year. But sector disasters bring opportunity — see the housing meltdown in 2007 and 2008.
If you want to own stocks no matter what, ones with serious long-term prospects and dividends, the class of defensive stocks is where investors will want to hide out.
One good plan for stockholders who are seeing gains evaporate is to rotate to a more defensive sector. Large cap pharmaceutical stocks totally fit the bill.
There is a saying that there is always a bull market somewhere. Sure, they may not always be easy to find, but they do exist.
Unfortunately for investors, even when fundamentals look reasonably good for the economy, world headline events can make the sellers rush to the desk to dispose of stocks. As China continues to melt...
Looking outside the United States can sometimes reveal other companies that offer the same stability, with the added benefit of global diversification if a U.S.-specific problem develops.
Here are four stocks that will help you sleep easy regardless of how the broader indexes perform for the rest of this year.
One great move is to look for safe stocks that pay solid dividends. That often means companies where the demand rarely drops, despite economic and market conditions.
While no stocks totally escape headline and market volatility, especially when terrorism is involved, these should be less prone to selling should another Paris or San Bernardino type event happen.