Worried About a Stock Market Crash? The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now.
2026-03-26 14:20:00 ET
With stock indexes like the S&P 500 down just a few percentage points year to date, it is far too soon to be talking about a possible stock market crash. But if macro and/or geopolitical concerns worsen as 2026 unfolds, consider it a fine time to consider some more defensive plays to add to your portfolio.
Many of the best defensive stocks, or stocks that provide consistent returns irrespective of economic cycle, are high-quality dividend stocks , including blue chip dividend stocks with long track records of dividend growth.
In more simple terms, dividend stocks soften the blow during a market downturn, effectively paying you to wait for a recovery. Right now, the following three dividend stocks stand out as strong choices to buy and hold ahead of a downturn: Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) , Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR) , and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) .
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