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For some, this means moving toward tangible assets like gold.

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And then you buy a safety.

Buy a McDonalds… You just gotta look at companies whose brand names are good.

The stock is up around 7%, which considering current markets is not too shabby, he noted.

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Furthermore, McDonalds boosted its earnings per share substantially during the Great Recession.

Its stock also weathered the pandemic, further proving its resilience in challenging economic conditions.

In reality, the Golden Arches is more about real estate and franchising fees, Stanzione said.

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Dividend Earning

Personal finance expertSuze Orman has recommended investing in dividend earning stocksamid an impending recession.

Stanzione agreed that McDonalds dividends are another factor that makes the stock enticing.

MCD hascompounded returnsof over 14.5% (dividend reinvested) for the last 20 years, he said.

Final Note

Like Orman, Stanzione recommendeddollar cost averagingyour exposure to McDonalds.

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