The S 500 has had a strong year so far in 2023, with the benchmark index producing a 15% total return through Nov. 9. However, there are still some potentially negative catalysts that could cause the overall stock market to take a dive.

If a market crash arrives, some stocks will be better positioned than others. These two, in particular, focus on recession-resistant businesses and have certain advantages that should get them through a market crash relatively unscathed.

To me, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is the clear answer to the question, "If you had to own only one stock during a bear market, what would it be?"

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