
Some companies -- usually the kind that are very boring -- provide stuff that we always need. It doesn’t matter if the economy is booming or in recession. What kind of products are we talking about? Diapers, heating, food -- the basic needs. By investing in the stocks of such companies, you help provide a buffer for your portfolio
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