Bank of America has identified a selection of 15 stocks that investors might consider to navigate future market fluctuations. These “all-weather” stocks have demonstrated strong performance in both value and growth markets, consistently outperforming the S&P 500 over the past one, three, five, and ten years. This recommendation follows a volatile period on Wall Street, triggered by a disappointing July jobs report that led to a global sell-off and concerns about the Federal Reserve’s pace on rate cuts. Despite this, the S&P and Nasdaq have recently achieved their longest winning streaks since 2023.
To compile its list, Bank of America looked for stocks rated as buys by its analysts, focusing on those with a balanced exposure to value and growth. Among the top picks is Costco Wholesale, which has seen its shares rise nearly 33% this year, including a 6% increase since August. Costco reported strong net sales of $19.26 billion for July, marking a 7.1% year-over-year growth.
The list also features three industrial stocks, including Parker Hannifin, which has seen a 26% increase in shares this year and a 3% rise this month following better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and positive future guidance. Analog Devices, another recommendation, has seen its shares climb almost 13% this year and is set to report earnings on Wednesday. Other notable mentions include O’Reilly Automotive, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Progressive Corporation, the latter being the best performer with a 50% increase in shares this year.