Certain stocks tend to perform better in a bull market, while others show their strengths in bear times. If you add both of these types of stocks to your portfolio, you're likely to benefit over the long haul. But there's another type of stock you'll want to own too. And this is the sort of company that might excel no matter what the market is doing.

These stocks have strong brands and a solid portfolio of products that have performed in the past -- and are likely to continue performing. They also may pay a dividend, offering you income just for owning them. These are no-brainer stocks to buy during any market conditions.

Three great examples are healthcare companies Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) and Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and beverage powerhouse Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). Let's take a closer look at each.

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