3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off This Fall

Stock markets sell off. That's part of investing, and even great companies can get caught in the drop. But some businesses are built to take a hit and keep moving, especially when they sell things people need or offer a clear reason to keep spending with them.

The following three companies have the scale, brands, and everyday demand that can help cushion their stocks when the market gets shaky, whether it's this fall or next year or three years from now. A sell-off could still knock these shares down for a while, but I would expect the damage to be more of a dip than a long-term breakdown.

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