Dollar General (DG +0.44%) is a defensive investment because it caters to consumers who buy essential items.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 11, 2025. The video was published on April 13, 2025.
Is Dollar General a Safe Stock to Buy Amid the Stock Market Chaos?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 14, 2025 at 9:17AM EST
NYSE: DG
Dollar General
Market Cap
$30B
Today's Change
(0.44%) $0.60
Current Price
$137.28
Price as of December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
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About the Author
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.
Stocks Mentioned
Dollar General
NYSE: DG
$137.28 (+0.00%) $+0.60
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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