5 Defensive Stocks to Consider During an Economic Downturn
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a diversified healthcare company that should see rising demand and becomes more attractively valued during a downturn.
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Coca-Cola (KO) offers recession-resilient demand, affordability, and steady dividends, making it a reliable defensive stock.
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Target (TGT) and Costco (COST) provide one-stop shopping experiences that allow them to stay relevant amid economic uncertainty.
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IBM (IBM) is an "old-school" tech company well positioned to benefit from growth in AI and cloud computing over the long term.
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Microsoft (MSFT) dominates productivity software and operating systems, while expanding rapidly in cloud, AI, and other key tech areas.