The question of "when" not "if" the next recession will happen in the United States is on investors' minds. Negative-yielding bonds have risen to a whopping $17 trillion, and the S&P 500 is at a historical peak -- rising 22% in 2019 alone and 272% since January 2010.
Trying to time the market is a losing battle. However, investors can lower exposure to volatility ahead of the next recession by investing in companies that have historically withstood the headwinds of a downturn. Three such retailers are AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), and Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Let's take a closer look at why now is a good time to consider investing in these stocks.
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