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Each of these three dividend stocks can be considered a defensive investment.
With the risks of a recession rising, investing in these defensive dividend stocks could give your portfolio protection. Procter & Gamble (PG 0.11%), Kroger (KR 1.80%), and Clorox (CLX -1.96%) are not likely to experience significant decreases in earnings during a recession.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 16, 2023. The video was published on April 18, 2023.
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
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