If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It.

It might seem like a risky time to buy new stocks. The S&P 500 index is hovering near its record highs and looks expensive at 30 times earnings, and high Treasury yields, unpredictable tariffs, trade wars, geopolitical conflicts, and other macro headwinds could compress those valuations.But if I could only buy one stock in this frothy market, I'd stick with Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). This blue chip stalwart is also trading near its all-time high, but it's still a great buy for four simple reasons.Coca-Cola might seem like a wobbly investment because soda consumption rates are declining worldwide. But over the past few decades, it diversified its portfolio with more brands of bottled water, fruit juices, teas, sports drinks, energy drinks, coffee, and even alcoholic beverages to curb its dependence on sugary sodas. It also refreshed its flagship sodas with new flavors, healthier versions, and smaller serving sizes to attract younger consumers.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool