Source: kalkinemedia.com.
Overview
No one can accurately predict the market. But those who would like to "hedge" against the possible upcoming economic hardships could take a look at recession-proof stocks, and accumulate shares at the right price over time.
One point worth mentioning is that increasing exposure in defensive stocks does not necessarily mean giving up upside potential. On the contrary, playing defense appropriately can often be the best "offense" (to generate long-term high-risked alpha). One example is to invest in predictable businesses. In this regard, investors may want to start with high-quality businesses.