Volatility has ruled the day in 2020. The stock market nosedived in March as the COVID-19 outbreak caused governments to restrict travel and close certain businesses to slow the spread. The market went on to stage an epic recovery before hitting some turbulence this month.
While no investor likes stock market crashes, they happen with regularity, which is why investors should always plan for the next one. With that outlook in mind, we asked some of our contributors what dividend stocks top their buy list for the next market meltdown. They're most eagerly awaiting another opportunity to buy shares of Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Nucor (NYSE: NUE), and Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP)(NYSE: BIPC). Here's why they think these three stand out as great buys when the market starts tanking.
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