3 Stocks You Can Confidently Buy After a Market Downturn

The market has been on an epic run since the depths of the 2020 pandemic-driven bear market. But every bull market is, indeed, followed by a bear. The time to prepare for the downturn is during the upturn, by creating a list of great companies that you would like to own if only they were cheaper. Here are three you'll want to put on that list today.

Real estate investment trust (REIT) Federal Realty (NYSE: FRT) owns a collection of 106 shopping center and mixed-use assets, most of which have grocery components. In many ways, this is a stunningly boring business, though one that plays an important role in the everyday lives of the American public. However, boring can be beautiful, especially if you like dividends -- Federal Realty is a Dividend King with over 50 years worth of annual dividend hikes. It is the only REIT that can claim that highly elite title.

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