2 Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist if a Stock Market Crash Is Coming

Some investors are worried that a recession is coming. That's not at all outside the realm of possibilities. After all, ongoing geopolitical tensions have already affected the economy through higher oil and energy prices and elevated inflation. Perhaps things will get even worse and eventually send broader equities into bear market territory. Though we can't predict that for certain, we can prepare for this possibility by investing in recession-resistant stocks. Here are two excellent options to consider: Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).

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Coca-Cola is well over 100 years old, a feat few corporations have ever achieved. The company has lasted that long partly by becoming a household name. Everyone knows the Coca-Cola brand and logo, which grants the company a significant marketing advantage. Another factor behind Coca-Cola's longevity is that it belongs to a defensive industry: Consumer staples. The "staple" here refers to goods people tend to buy regardless of economic conditions. Coca-Cola's beverages belong to that group.

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