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Regimes are changing in the market, and this could mean a few things, but today, it means that volatility is back. Whenever these shifts come, specifically to the S&P 500 index, investors tend to decrease their exposure to riskier stocks to look for more defensive names in the market to cushion some of the risks that come with these volatility spikes.<\/p>\n
This is where names in the consumer staples sector<\/a> usually come into play. These stable and predictable business models and product lines usually carry low betas, compressing the volatility that comes with them even with a broader market selloff like the one experienced in recent weeks. Therefore, they are more attractive buy targets for investors to consider, which is why today\u2019s list is important as well.<\/p>\n By keeping an eye on names like Realty Income Co. NYSE: O<\/span><\/a><\/strong> to represent a portfolio of stable and predictable holdings in the real estate sector<\/a> or other product offerings like tobacco and convenience names through Altria Group Inc. NYSE: MO<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and even a staples beverage brand of soda like PepsiCo Inc. NASDAQ: PEP<\/span><\/a><\/strong> all align to offer investors some of this perceived safety that will be chased as volatility shows it\u2019s here to stay for a little while longer.<\/p>\n