Ups and downs are an inherent part of the stock market and a natural element of its appeal because, without this movement, there would be little opportunity for investors. However, this also comes with risks that only some are comfortable with.
This is why many conservative investors who tend to prioritize safety and preservation of the capital over higher returns tend to stick to reliable, blue-chip stocks that offer consistent performance and dividends. However, there are at least two blue-chips that are both resilient and rewarding enough for not just conservative investors but risk-takers as well. These stocks can also serve as safety anchors in shaky markets.
A utility company
While almost all utility companies are generally considered safe investments, Fortis (TSX:FTS) is arguably in a league of its own. This Canadian utility giant operates in multiple countries and two different regions.
This comprehensive geographic profile dilutes risks associated with concentration and gives the company access to various growth opportunities. The customer portfolio is quite sizable at 3.5 million (electricity and natural gas).
The bulk of its portfolio is regulated, with just 1% of assets classified as unregulated. This leads to highly reliable revenues, which has been an important catalyst behind its impressive dividend history—49 years of consecutive dividend growth. Fortis is the second oldest Aristocrat in the country and is just one year away from becoming Canada's second Dividend King.
The resilience that makes it a fantastic pick for a shaky market stems primarily from its business model and rock-solid financials. But that's not the only reason for choosing this company. In addition to its reliable dividends at a decent yield (4% at the time of writing this), it also offers modest growth potential, especially if you hold the stock for the long term.
A food and medicine retailer
Metro (TSX:MRU) is one of the largest Canadian grocery/food and pharmacy chains. This Quebec-based company has a local footprint, and all of its 975 food stores and 645 drugstores are in these two provinces, under various names.
Since food and medicine are necessities that people cannot avoid, regardless of the economic conditions, Metro's business model is quite resilient. A compelling example is the 2020 crash when the stock barely dipped and fully recovered within the year.
Being a low-volatility stock is just part of its overall appeal. It's also a Dividend Aristocrat that has grown its payouts for 28 consecutive years. The yield (at the time of writing this) is 1.5%. A more impressive characteristic is its capital appreciation potential. The stock rose by about 50% in the last five years, and it's on track to double its investors' capital in one decade.
Foolish takeaway
The two stocks are ideal in weak and unpredictable markets. Their business models are tied to core necessities that people can't stop paying for, regardless of the current economic and market conditions, allowing them to generate stable revenues even during economic downturns. This is also reflected in their minimal dips and quick recoveries in market crashes.
涨跌是股市的固有组成部分,也是其吸引力的自然要素,因为如果没有这种波动,投资者就不会有什么机会。但是,这也带来了只有一些人感到满意的风险。
这就是为什么许多倾向于优先考虑资本安全和保护而不是更高回报的保守派投资者倾向于坚持可靠, 蓝筹股 提供稳定的业绩和红利。但是,至少有两种蓝筹股既有弹性,又有足够的回报,不仅对保守的投资者有足够的回报,对冒险者来说也是如此。这些股票还可以在动荡的市场中充当安全锚。
一家公用事业公司
尽管几乎所有公用事业公司都被认为是安全的投资,但Fortis(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:FTS)可以说是独一无二的。这家加拿大公用事业巨头在多个国家和两个不同的地区开展业务。
这种全面的地理概况削弱了与集中度相关的风险,为公司提供了各种增长机会。客户组合相当可观,为350万(电力和天然气)。
其投资组合的大部分受到监管,只有1%的资产被归类为不受监管。这带来了高度可靠的收入,这是其令人印象深刻的股息历史——连续49年的股息增长背后的重要催化剂。富通是加拿大第二古老的贵族,距离成为加拿大的第二位股息之王只有一年的时间。
使其成为动荡市场的绝佳选择的弹性主要源于其商业模式和坚如磐石的财务状况。但这不是选择这家公司的唯一原因。除了以可观的收益率提供可靠的股息外(在撰写本文时为4%),它还具有适度的增长潜力,特别是如果您长期持有该股。
一家食品和药品零售商
Metro(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:MRU)是加拿大最大的杂货/食品和药房连锁店之一。这家总部位于魁北克的公司在当地占有一席之地,其所有975家食品商店和645家药店都位于这两个省份,名称各不相同。
由于食品和药品是人们无论经济状况如何都无法避免的必需品,因此麦德龙的商业模式具有很强的弹性。一个有说服力的例子是2020年的暴跌,当时该股几乎没有下跌,并在年内完全恢复。
成为一个 低波动率股票 只是其整体吸引力的一部分。它也是股息贵族,其派息已连续28年增长。收益率(在撰写本文时)为1.5%。更令人印象深刻的特征是其资本增值潜力。该股在过去五年中上涨了约50%,并且有望在十年内将其投资者的资本翻一番。
愚蠢的外卖
这两只股票在疲软和不可预测的市场中是理想的。他们的商业模式与核心必需品息息相关,无论当前的经济和市场状况如何,人们都无法停止支付这些必需品,这使他们即使在经济低迷时期也能产生稳定的收入。这也反映在它们的最小跌幅和市场崩盘中的快速复苏上。
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