Better Buy: Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), the two largest dollar store chains in America, have been resilient stocks to own during recessions. Both retailers usually become popular destinations during economic downturns as cash-strapped shoppers hunt for bargains.

Both companies continued to expand their fleet of brick-and-mortar stores as the "retail apocalypse" crushed other retailers over the past decade. They also shored up their defenses against Amazon and Walmart by targeting lower-income neighborhoods. 

As the U.S. teeters on the brink of a recession, Dollar General and Dollar Tree both look like solid defensive investments. But is one of these discount retailers a more compelling buy right now?

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