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The market could get volatile in the back half of the year, and if it does these companies are well positioned.
Having a few steady, defensive stocks in your portfolio is a great idea, and in this video Travis Hoium notes three great stocks that are strong businesses to own in any market.
*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Aug. 31, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 3, 2023.
Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Apple. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
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