As investors, we often hear about "defensive stocks" and how blue chips like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) can help you protect your capital during a bear market. After a bull market that lasted for over a decade, this talk is no longer theoretical as Coca-Cola has proven its mettle and outperformed the broader market during the current downturn.

Here's why Coca-Cola is the ultimate defensive stock, and how it is overcoming the bear market. 

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