"Trying to build a portfolio that can survive recessions, inflation, and market volatility is one of the biggest challenges any investor can face. Unexpected market moves are hard to predict, and if you could make such predictions, not only would you be rich, but people would be throwing money at you, literally, to invest it for them. The good news is that you don't necessarily need to try to build a portfolio that can resist everything, as that's an impossibility."
"With dividend stocks, you can have income, stability, and a confidence that comes from owning companies that are going to be able to defend their payments, even during uncertain market periods. Two companies stand out in this area, with AbbVie ( NYSE:ABBV) and Realty Income ( NYSE:O) both representing two different sectors, but both stocks form the kind of resilience that is prized by income-focused investors."
Building a portfolio that survives recessions, inflation, and market volatility is difficult because unexpected market moves are hard to predict. Investors can lean on dividend investments to provide steadier income and partial protection. Dividend stocks deliver income, stability, and greater confidence through companies that can defend payments during uncertain periods. AbbVie and Realty Income exemplify resilient, income-focused companies with reliable dividends, strong balance sheets, and histories of outperforming in rough markets. AbbVie yields 2.96% as of November 2025, pays $6.92 annually (about $1.6–$1.7 per quarter), and has risen over 36% year-to-date and roughly 187% over five years.
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