Invest in basic necessities. These companies are historically recession-resistant because they produce items that are used daily, like food, beverages, and household products.

Everyday essentials

Consumer staples are things we use every day - food, beverages, and household products like soap all fall into this category. Companies in this sector tend to have more consistent demand and may weather recessions better than companies in more cyclical industries.

Of course, past performance does not guarantee future results. Also, the low sensitivity of this sector to the broader economy may cut both ways, by underperforming during bull markets.

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