With the risks of a recession rising, investing in these defensive dividend stocks could give your portfolio protection. Procter & Gamble (PG -4.75%), Kroger (KR -0.28%), and Clorox (CLX -1.89%) 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.