If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, These 5 Stocks Have a History of Holding Up
Is a market crash coming? That's the question investors are asking as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gets closer to ending its fourth year in a row with double-digit gains. Understandably, a market crash is a scary thought. However, it's part of investing. When you set up your portfolio, keep that in mind and create your stock mix accordingly. When you do your annual review, swap out different stocks based on where you see gaps. And if you haven't done that yet and anticipate a market crash on the horizon, you should make your move now. Although a market crash can affect even defensive and value stocks, some manage through better than others, and some actually thrive under adverse circumstances. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) , TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) , Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) , Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) , and Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) all have a history of holding up through market crashes. Continue reading