There are many different ways to invest during a recession. So let's discuss three different ways and suggest three stocks, along with some alternatives for investors. The three stocks, Watsco (NYSE: WSO), Corteva (NYSE: CTVA), and Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX), have nothing in common, but they all represent investing themes that might work in a downturn.

There isn't one sure-fire way to invest in a recession, but here are some solid options:

The heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) parts distributor's incredible success story over the last couple of decades comes down to its "buy and build" strategy. Its business is relatively simple but highly successful. Service contractors visit to repair/service HVACR equipment and order parts from a distributor like Watsco. 

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