3 Great Stocks for Low-Risk Investors
Historically, the stock market returns around 10% annually. But many analysts don't expect this to continue, at least not over the next five years. According to Bankrate's Second-Quarter Market Mavens survey, 61% of surveyed analysts say stocks will underperform the historic average over the next five years. Keep in mind, this survey took place in June, and the S&P 500 has risen 20% just since then! I bet those experts really expect stocks to underperform now.
The sentiment of the experts seems to be that of the everyday investor. The market feels irrationally exuberant right now, and valuations are soaring. But if you're afraid of a possible market crash, I believe the worst thing you could do is stop investing altogether. Rather, consider investing in some low-risk stocks. Here are three ideas for your consideration as we head into the new year.
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