History says investors with a long-term focus can do better looking at solid blue-chip stocks. These stocks frequently are in defensive sectors. However, many of these companies do a pretty good job of playing both offense and defense.
That’s the case with the three stocks listed here. They all have some compelling defensive qualities, including rock-solid dividends. Each offers products and services that are generally in demand regardless of the state of the economy. And over time, each of these companies has delivered a strong total return for investors.
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