10 Best Low Volatility Stocks to Buy Now

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1. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)

5-Year Monthly Beta: 0.62

No. of Hedge Fund Holders: 150

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is a diversified healthcare services-based company operating through four segments: UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx.

The current uncertainty regarding interest rates in the United States is expected to impact UNH. Higher interest rates can increase the cost of borrowing, which could affect the company’s ability to finance expansions, acquisitions, or other investments.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) reported revenue growth of 9.8% YoY at $109.58 billion for the first quarter of 2025, with an EPS of $7.20. It should be noted that management recently revised guidance for the next quarter, with revenue expected at $112.45 billion. This led to a drop in the company’s share price by 22%. Economist and analyst James Foord commented on UNH’s recent performance, stating:

“UNH continues to be a very solid company, a good defensive buy to own in hard times.”

Overall, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) ranks first on our list of the best low-volatility stocks. While we acknowledge the potential of UNH, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than UNh but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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