Conservative Stock Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks To Invest In

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8. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 95  

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) engages in the operation of membership warehouses. The firm exhibits characteristics typical of conservative stocks. For example, the membership model of the company has high renewal rates, allowing for a stable revenue stream. The revenue and earnings growth rival that of growth stocks, even though the firm operates in the non-cyclical consumer staples sector. The low beta value indicates that the firm can weather economic downturns better than other businesses, making it a top pick for a conservative stock portfolio. The firm recently announced January sales numbers, with total comparable sales of 7.5%, much ahead of the consensus estimate of 4.9%.

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