With the risks of a recession rising, investing in these defensive dividend stocks could give your portfolio protection. Procter & Gamble (PG +0.71%), Kroger (KR -0.42%), and Clorox (CLX +1.99%) 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.

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Kroger Stock Quote
Kroger
NYSE: KR
$58.78
(-0.42%)-$0.25
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Clorox Stock Quote
Clorox
NYSE: CLX
$82.01
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Procter & Gamble Stock Quote
Procter & Gamble
NYSE: PG
$145.94
(+0.71%)+$1.03

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