When the S&P 500 lost 4.3% in two days last week, some of our bull market enthusiasm may have faded. And many of us were probably thinking back to the March market crash. Are we prepared for the next one? It may not be right around the corner, but it's never too early to prepare for opportunistic buying. Interesting entry points for some stocks might arise in the coming weeks: We could see volatility in the market as the coronavirus pandemic continues and as the presidential election looms ahead.
If you have $5,000 set aside to invest, now is the time to pack your portfolio with solid companies before the market starts tumbling again. I favor buying healthcare shares that have sustained revenue and are market leaders. These players are more likely to be resilient in times of trouble and recover more quickly afterward. Here are three that fit the bill.
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