With instability in the market making investors nervous, it's worth thinking about protecting your portfolio from the full impact of a bear market. Loading up on a few stable stocks now could make a world of difference -- and that's why today I'll be discussing Becton, Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) .
BD is a rock-solid stock because it's a highly diversified and profitable business tightly linked to the global healthcare system. Whether it's surgical tools, blood analyzers, coronavirus tests, or reagents for biomedical research, BD sells it all -- and at a mind-boggling volume. Let's take a look at why all this (and more) makes BD an attractive option for downside protection.
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Scared of a Bear Market? Buy This Rock-Solid Stock Now