2 Sensational Stocks to Hold Through Any Recession

Is the U.S. economy in a recession? And if not, is it heading in that direction? If you ask a room full of experts, you're likely to get several different responses.

That's why it's such a good idea to plan for whatever happens. There are some stocks that are well positioned to make it through recessions unscathed, and also deliver excellent growth when the economy is strong. Two in particular that fall into this category are real estate investment trusts, or REITs, Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC).

Realty Income invests in freestanding (single tenant) properties, and about 80% of its tenants are retailers. But these aren't just any retailers. Realty Income specifically targets properties occupied by businesses that are recession-resistant and/or not vulnerable to e-commerce disruption. In fact, most of its tenants fall into one or more of three categories:

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