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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 -1.61%), Kroger (KR -2.57%), and Clorox (CLX -2.03%) 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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