3 A-Rated Large-Cap Stocks to Stabilize Your Portfolio

When times are uncertain with the market, or you simply want a more stable portfolio, one of the things you might want to look at is large-cap stocks. While they aren’t immune to the fluctuations of the market, they are typically safer and more resilient than the average stock, all while often providing decent dividends.

And there is still potential for growth, if you look for the right ones. And that’s what our Zen Ratings system is for. Stocks with a Zen Rating of A have an average annual return of +32.52%. With that in mind, here are three A-rated large-cap stocks that can be steadier ships in your portfolio:

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1. Tapestry (NYSE:TPR)

At a certain level, there is always a market for luxury. TPR meets that need with more than 1,400 stores and has been around for more than 80 years, with a current market cap of about $21.14B. That track record and stability put it in a good position for the times ahead, even if economic uncertainty may affect some sales. 

The fact that it has solid fundamentals and happens to be part of the Zen Investor portfolio doesn’t hurt. (It’s up over 30% since we first alerted.) 

Notably, it has a Financials Component Grade of A, indicating a solid financial footing for the times ahead, which is only a boon as luxury spending keeps rising (whether that will hold remains to be seen).

2. Textron Inc (NYSE:TXT)

The aircraft, business jet, and defense company is a longstanding company and a mainstay of the defense industry (one of our top picks within it), TXT has been staying steady in the wake of Q3 earnings beating estimates and other promising news, even if the share price isn’t rising like some investors hope it would.

Yet this could mean an opportunity. When looking at its Zen Ratings below, what stands out is that despite being a top pick for investors looking for a safe stock, it is also a strong value proposition. This is relatively rare and makes TXT worth a closer look.

3. Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE)

If you look at the chart below, you know that EXPE investors have had an interesting couple of weeks. You might be wondering what’s next. In the short term, no one can say for certain. However, the online travel company posted excellent revenue results in the recent quarter, is working to embrace AI in new ways, and recently raised guidance.

All of these things would make many investors excited. And there’s good reason to be excited, even though it rocks the boat a little. But Zen Ratings and Component Grades look beyond the recent headlines. And they say great things, too, with strong grades for Value, Sentiment, and Financials.

Also, all of the above stocks are chosen for the large cap page for Zen Strategies, which is a great way to find stocks that meet certain niches or ideas for your portfolio and still be more likely to beat the S&P 500..

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