Equity markets have been bouncing all over the place to kick off the new year. Some folks may be concerned that valuations are stretched thin after back-to-back years of over 20% gains in the S&P 500 in 2023 and 2024.
If you’re in that camp, it’s important not to overhaul your investment strategy on a hunch. Still, you can ensure you are invested in companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can endure a sell-off and maintain or even raise their dividends.
Here’s why these Motley Fool contributors think these three stocks stand out as reliable candidates to buy no matter what the market brings in 2025.
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