How to Invest in Stocks: Stocks That Serve As A Portfolio Cushion
For nine years in a row stock market has been bullish. Investors fear that companies are traded at extremely overvalued prices, which will eventually be revealed and end in a market pullback. We've picked three relatively safe stocks that may help to protect you in times of uncertainties. Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is a stock that guarantees an increase in sales, dividends and cash flow in the long term. P&G boasts an impressive portfolio of 65 brands falling into 10 categories. 21 of these brands each produce at least $1b in sales every year, and 11 of these 65 brands each generate at least $500 million in sales annually. The brands are strong, trustworthy and thus recession-resistant. During economic downturns, people will naturally reduce spending, but are unlikely to ignore personal hygiene. The necessity to brush their teeth or wash hair will make people stay loyal to a trusted product lineup. Another important thing about P&G is the