chartexchange

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says These Are the 3 Financial Stocks to Buy

The Motley Fool | Oct 4, 2026 6:15 PM EDT

There are good reasons to be worried about a bear market. For example, the market hasn't been this expensive since before the dot-com bubble burst. Couple that with what many on Wall Street are calling the artificial intelligence bubble today, and the similarities are troubling. Then there are the geopolitical conflicts, high leverage worldwide, and inflation. This is a precarious time, and a market crash wouldn't be at all shocking. Where is an investor to hide? How about buying these three financial stocks: Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) , Realty Income (NYSE: O) , and Progressive (NYSE: PGR) . Here's a look at why each one might be attractive now. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading

Read original article