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Bearish Investors Can Seek Refuge in Recession-Resistant ETFs

Nathan Reiff
Written by Nathan Reiff | Reviewed by Don Miller
March 3, 2025

Key Points

  • An inverted yield curve in February is one potential sign of an impending recession, prompting investor skittishness.
  • For bearish investors, a recession-resistant ETF can provide diversification and a defensive play.
  • USMV, XLU, and VDC are three ETFs with strategies that either aim to minimize volatility or to focus on a defensive sector.
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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV)N/A$94.37+6.5%N/A24.43N/AN/A
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)N/A$79.33+0.1%2.60%21.01Moderate Buy$79.33
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)N/A$225.31+0.2%2.02%25.29Moderate Buy$225.31
Coca-Cola (KO)
4.2479 of 5 stars		$72.29+1.5%2.82%29.27Buy$74.24
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