Worried About the Market? These Stocks Have a Track Record of Helping Investors Sleep at Night.

A market downturn isn’t the only risk investors face at record highs; the article argues that portfolios also need to survive the next bear cycle. It highlights dividend-growth stocks with histories of low volatility, focusing on healthcare names. Johnson & Johnson, valued at $612 billion, reported 6.6% year-over-year sales growth to $25 billion and has increased its dividend for 64 consecutive years, with the last decade showing only one 25% drawdown. UnitedHealth has a steadier long-term record, with its dividend per share up 271% over 10 years and a current yield of 2.26%. McKesson is also mentioned as a major U.S. pharmaceutical distributor.