3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in a Downturn
In the meantime, it makes sense to be prepared for an economic downturn by buying stocks that can thrive in that environment. Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), discount merchandiser Dollar General (NYSE: DG), and storage and moving rental company Amerco (NASDAQ: UHAL) all do well in a recession because of their business structure. Shares of Johnson & Johnson are up more than 3% over the past year, while the S&P 500 has fallen 20% in that time.