Whether a recession is coming or not (and the U.S. Federal Reserve thinks it is), buying shares of companies that can survive any economic environment is obviously an excellent idea. Since investors have a relatively long time horizon, they will inevitably encounter headwinds related to economic cycles, so it's important to build a portfolio with that in mind.

Thankfully, plenty of stocks on the market fit that profile. Let's consider two of them: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) and Visa (NYSE: V).

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