3 Stocks to Buy if You’re Worried About a Recession
No one likes to hear the word "recession," but consider this: Since 1854, the U.S. has experienced 33 recessions, ranging in duration from six months (1980) to 65 months (1873 to 1879). But through all those ups and downs, stocks have been one of the best assets to build wealth.
Navigating through a recession is quite simple. Avoid owning stocks with high debt levels and sluggish sales growth. If a company has a lot of debt and is struggling to grow in a strong economy, you shouldn't own it when consumers get strapped for cash during a recession.
Focus on companies that have plenty of cash in the bank and little or no debt. Invest in companies that are reporting strong growth in revenue with plenty of opportunity for long-term expansion. These stocks can not only survive a recession, but they tend to lead the charge when the next bull market begins.
Source Fool.com
