Microsoft Plus 2 Elite Defensive Stocks

With the US 10 year Treasury yield near a 24 year high and big bond investors talking about a possible move to 6%, plenty of people are suddenly rethinking risk. Expensive borrowing can punish weaker balance sheets, yet financially solid businesses often hold up better when money is no longer cheap. This article walks through three low risk leaders that offer a sturdier foundation for long term portfolios. The three stocks highlighted next are a small sample. The full Low Risk Leaders screen surfaced 28 more businesses with equally compelling balance sheets and risk profiles that are not covered here.