La vendita allo scoperto per Coca-Cola dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Coca-Cola. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

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UBS analyst Peter Grom maintains Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $78 to $84.

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President Donald Trump's tariffs against America's trading partners and the subsequent retaliatory measures from China and Europe resulted in major losses for investors across the globe, with no end to volatility in sight. Trade tensions may ease amid expected deals between key countries, but prudent investors are rethinking their long-term strategies.
Dividend stocks have gained significance in this period of market turbulence because of their strong history. A March <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-sp500-dividend-aristocrats.pdf">report</a> from S&amp;P Global showed that dividends have accounted for about 31% of the total S&amp;P 500 returns since 1926.
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A few weeks ago, a dividend investor<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jic07f/retired_in_2021/"> shared</a> his income report and portfolio details on r/Dividends — a Reddit community with over 700,000 followers. The portfolio screenshots shared by the investor showed he was making about $9,250 per month, or $111,100 annually, in dividends. His total portfolio yield was about 2.3%.&nbsp;
"Dividends and interest cover 60% of expenses. Decent growth without huge volatility," he said.
The investor, 58, said he was a software engineer in Silicon Valley and retired in 2021. He said his goal is to cover his expenses of $15,000 per month with dividends by 2030.&nbsp;
"YOLO'd tech stocks in my IRA," the investor said, referring to the social media slang for taking a bold, high-risk approach.
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iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF&nbsp;
The iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHV#NASDAQ">SHV</a>) gives investors exposure to US Treasury bonds with remaining maturities of one year or less. SHV is suitable for investors looking for low-risk funds to preserve capital and earn income.&nbsp; The investor said SHV accounted for about 5% of his total portfolio.
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGG#NYSE">AGG</a>) was another key bond ETF in the investor's portfolio.&nbsp; The fund tracks an index composed of investment-grade US bonds.
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The investor earning about $9,000 in monthly dividends had Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) in his portfolio. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and provides exposure to some of the top dividend stocks trading in the U.S., including Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).&nbsp;
iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF
The investor making $9,000 a month in dividends said about 60% of his portfolio was allocated to the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>). The fund tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index and yields about 1.2%. It provides investors exposure to some of the biggest companies in the world, including Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)), among others.
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Software Engineer Making $9,000 a Month in Dividends Shares Portfolio, Says He 'YOLO'd Tech Stocks in IRA'

Despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">growing concerns about renewed trade</a> tensions between Washington and Beijing, one analyst says the drama may be more performative than policy-driven.
What Happened: Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research, downplayed the long-term impact of escalating U.S.-China tariff rhetoric, suggesting that the latest threats may be largely symbolic and unlikely to result in sustained economic disruption.
"As the kids would say — just for the LOLz," Papic said in an interview with CNBC on Friday, referencing what he sees as political posturing from both sides.
His comments come after China's finance ministry accused the U.S. of "bullying" and warned that aggressive tariff policies could make America look like a "joke" on the global stage.
Papic acknowledged that markets are reacting to fears of a policy-induced slowdown, particularly in sectors like commodities, but said those concerns may be exaggerated. "It's not like this is a great financial crisis," he noted.
He's also not convinced that these trade policies— tariffs and bringing manufacturing back—will actually work or happen as planned. "When was the last time any U.S. policymaker actually referred to them [tariffs] as revenue raisers?"
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Why It Matters: On Friday, Xi Jinping sharply raised tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to a record 125%. This came after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Thursday, pushing the cost of Chinese imports to at least 145%. This jump results from a new 125% retaliatory tariff layered on top of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44757476/asia-mixed-europe-slides-as-china-tariff-hike-escalates-tensions-gold-soars-dollar-hits-two-year-low-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">existing 20% duties</a>.
While these measures respond to Trump's tariffs, China itself isn't shielded from the fallout. Goldman Sachs has lowered its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44740040/chinas-growth-outlook-dims-as-trumps-125-tariffs-put-millions-of-jobs-at-risk-goldman-warns">growth forecast for the country</a> and warned that up to 20 million export-related jobs could be at risk. The investment bank, however, attributed this outlook not only to U.S. tariffs but also to broader global economic uncertainty.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44762211/10-companies-with-exposure-to-trumps-china-tariff-war-ford-tesla-apple-disney-and-more">Strategy Risks report has identified</a> major U.S. public companies most overexposed to China, evaluating them across categories like Business Fundamentals, Partnerships and Politics, Regional Issues, Supply Chain, and Capacity.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) topped the list, scoring high across all areas, especially in Regional Issues tied to human rights concerns and Supply Chain vulnerabilities.
Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) leads China's commercial HVAC market with extensive operations, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) relies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44706383/apple-airlifts-iphones-from-india-and-china-in-72-hour-race-to-beat-trumps-tariffs-as-stock-sinks-amid-us-china-trade-panic">heavily on Chinese manufacturing</a> for most of its products, placing it squarely in the crosshairs of ongoing trade tensions.
Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) U.S. energy division risks soaring costs from tariffs on Chinese battery cells, potentially doubling Powerwall and Megapack production expenses. Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is facing cost pressures from tariffs on key ingredients like sucralose, which may impact profitability.
Cummins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) maintains deep ties to China through joint ventures and clean energy initiatives. RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), with thousands of Chinese suppliers, has admitted that decoupling is unfeasible.
Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has begun adding surcharges due to tariff-related supply disruptions. Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) CEO has raised alarms about the broader impact of tariffs, and Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) is confronting shrinking competitiveness as Chinese buyers turn to alternative suppliers.
Ford boasts a solid growth score of 78.49%, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> Apple, Tesla, Disney, and other major companies.
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Trump And Xi Jinping's Tariff Threats May Be 'Just For The LOLz,' Says Analyst: 'It's Not Like This Is A Great Financial Crisis'

After a week of massive market losses tied to Team <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44698325/trump-tariff-strategy-self-inflicted-market-debacle-says-wedbush-analyst">Trump's polarizing tariff</a> policy, U.S. consumers are understandably worried.
As of April 10, the S&amp;P 500 Index was down 2.20% over the past five trading days, including a big pop of over 1,400 points on April 9 and a 9.52% gain for SPX—the index&#8217;s 10th biggest day ever.&nbsp;
That hasn't pacified investors or consumers, even as other economic markers are trending positive. Exhibit "A" is inflation, with the US consumer price index falling by 0.1% in March, the lowest monthly rating since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yet the widely-used University of Michigan consumer sentiment February survey showed consumer confidence falling to a 29-month low, a signal that US households are struggling right now.
However, some U.S. consumer sectors have proved immune to the worst of tariff hikes.
These three US consumer brands, in particular, are well-positioned to prosper during these trade wars.
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"The March inflation number was nice, but don't get used to it," said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. "The headline Consumer Price Index for March decreased – aided by lower gasoline prices &#8211; and the annual increase in the core rate posted a 4-year low of 2.8 percent, which shows how tough it has been for household budgets during that time. But consumers, businesses, and even the Federal Reserve are bracing for higher prices in the months ahead."
With everything from Buicks to Barbie Dolls rising in price during the trade wars, and even with President Trump's April 9 call to pause the tariff hikes, consumers are scrambling for cover and spending less on goods. That's bad news for consumer stocks, as the S&amp;P 500 Consumer Staples index is only up 2.21% for the year to date and down 3.27 % over the past five days.
&#8220;New loan and bond issuance has come to a halt (as have M&amp;A and IPOs), as nobody wants to go to market right now given all the uncertainty," said John Bringardner, executive editor at Debtwire. "Air freight companies, airlines, retailers importing goods from China, and Indian pharmaceutical companies are among those we&#8217;ve written recently that are trading down following the latest tariff activity."
The tariff hikes haven&#8217;t affected some US consumer sectors much, though.
"Retailers, warehouses, and consumer staples companies are good examples of some sectors that are actually holding up fine, despite the issues," said Fabio Ruggeri, founder &amp; CEO of MenthorQ, a TradeTech company that specializes in developing advanced quantitative models for active investors. "They sell essential items and are less exposed to tariff-driven price swings. That makes them more resilient in these kinds of markets."
It&#8217;s all about geography right now when tracking consumer stocks.
"While global consumer brands are navigating these increased costs, U.S.-focused sectors that have already localized their sourcing are feeling less pain and, in some cases, gaining ground as competitors are still trying to figure out what to do next," Ruggeri said.
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In particular, these three consumer brands seem well-positioned during the trade wars.
TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), a major retailer, is a "safe place" for investors in turbulent economic cycles. "TJX Companies is built for this kind of environment," said&nbsp; Joseph Camberato, CEO at the private lending firm National Business Capital. "They source goods from other retailers typically inside the U.S., so they don't have to pay tariffs. And when prices rise everywhere else, more shoppers start hunting for deals. Stores like these tend to do very well in these times.&#8221;
TJX shares are up 5.51% for the year.
Or consider Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>). Even if Trump is on the money and tariff deals with over 50 nations can be negotiated, that process will still take a while and may lead to supply chain disruptions, a weaker dollar and potentially big layoffs, especially at China-exposed companies.
Consumer staples can carry investors through periods of massive volatility, and there are few larger consumer companies than Coca-Cola and its $304 billion market cap. The stock has been up over 13% year to date and up 1.5% over the past trading week when many stocks lost significant ground. In a recent research note, Morgan Stanley issued an overweight call on KO, citing Coke "as increasingly in a league of their own."
Coca-Cola's big advantage over consumer goods giants like PepsiCo is that it doesn't produce snack foods and thus doesn't have to worry as much over supply chain woes or consumer demand. In turbulent times, when it pays to be lean and mean, having a Coke and a smile is a tempting proposition for stranded investors, especially with KO's robust 2.88% dividend yield.
Finally, Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>) is on a tear right now, with the share price up 15.6% over the past three months and up 4.9% over the past month.
The company recently reacted swiftly to an allegation from a short-selling firm of trading improprieties. Monster issued a letter aggressively denying the charges, saying the document was "released by a self-interested activist short seller is filled with and based on inaccuracies and aspersions that appear to be designed to distort the Company's record and share price for its own gain." The response seemed to calm shareholder anxieties and signaled that the company management would quickly tamp down any potential negative news.
Analysts are bullish on the stock, with Citi's Filipo Falorni reaffirming a buy rating on MNST with a one-year price target of $64.00 (the stock is currently trading at $57 per share.
Morgan Stanley followed suit, with an overweight call on the stock, "driven by a resurgence in US sales behind rebounding category growth (gas/convenience recovery), the positive impact of price increases, sequential MNST US market share improvement with building innovation, and easier comparisons," the firm noted in a recent research note.
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Choosing any stock in harsh market climates is a tall task, and that's where reasonable due diligence can save the day.
&#8220;If you're eyeing consumer stocks, do your homework," Camberato advised. "Figure out where the company sources its products. If the company is sourcing from China, that's a red flag. Even if the company is big enough to dictate terms, it&#8217;s most likely still going to have a tough time."
High-yield bonds are a decent place to park money if you&#8217;re more conservative. "Just don't assume cash is safe," Camberato added. "Cash is more dangerous than anything due to inflation. Volatility spooks people, but knee-jerk reactions kill long-term gains.&#8221;
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3 Big Brand Stocks To Lean On During Tariff Troubles

President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Thursday, increasing the price of Chinese imports to a minimum of 145%. The move combines a 125% reciprocal tariff increase with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44757476/asia-mixed-europe-slides-as-china-tariff-hike-escalates-tensions-gold-soars-dollar-hits-two-year-low-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">pre-existing 20% duties</a>. 
The trade war shows no signs of slowing down as China responded on Friday morning with a retaliatory tariff now standing at 125% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">on U.S. imports. </a>
Here's a look at which companies are most exposed to China and could be impacted by the ongoing trade war. 
A recent <a href="https://strategyrisks.com/data-products/">report</a> from Strategy Risks ranks the largest publicly traded American companies with overexposure to China based on the following criteria: Business Fundamentals, Partnerships and politics, Regional Issues, Supply Chain, and Capacity. 
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<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) ranked in the top position as most overexposed to China with high scores in all criteria, especially Regional Issues (linked to human rights abuses and forced labor practices) and Supply Chain.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) dominates China's commercial HVAC sector and operates 11 manufacturing sites, 5 R&amp;D centers and over 300 sales/service branches in the country.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul start="3">
<li>Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) produces 90% of iPhones, 70% to 80% of iPads and 50% of Mac products in China, according to Wedbush. Tech analyst Dan Ives<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44670176/nvidia-apple-top-names-to-own-cybersecurity-stocks-to-outperform-tech-analyst-dan-ives-says"> recently said</a> Apple &#8220;is in the eye of this storm," referring to the trade war with China. </li>
</ul>
<ul start="4">
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) U.S. energy business faces existential risks due to tariffs on Chinese battery cells which could double production costs for Powerwalls and Megapacks, <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/04/09/tesla-tsla-surges-trump-bigger-tariffs-on-china-destroy-energy-business/">according</a> to Electrek.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul start="5">
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) faces rising costs due to tariffs on critical raw materials like sucralose, sourced from U.S. and Chinese suppliers. The company noted in its 2024 annual report that tariffs could reduce profitability if price hikes fail to offset higher costs.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul start="6">
<li>Cummins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) has a significant presence in China through strategic investments, joint ventures and innovation initiatives, particularly in clean energy and engine manufacturing.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul start="7">
<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) said in 2023 that decoupling its supply chains from China was unrealistic. Former CEO Gregory Hayes said RTX had "several thousand" Chinese suppliers, and told the Financial Times that, "we are not in a position to pull out of China the way we did out of Russia."&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul start="8">
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) faces significant supply chain disruptions due to its large presence in China and heavy reliance on imported components. In March, following the initial tariff increases, Honeywell implemented a 6.4% tariff surcharge on Building Management System (BMS) products, and more surcharges are likely to follow as the trade war escalates. </li>
</ul>
<ul start="9">
<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) CEO Bob Iger has expressed significant concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, warning of broader economic consequences and specific challenges for Disney's operations. </li>
</ul>
<ul start="10">
<li>Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) faces significant challenges due to the escalating trade tensions, which have eroded the company's competitiveness in China. This is prompting buyers to seek alternative suppliers and forcing Caterpillar to reassess export strategies. </li>
</ul>
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Shares of several consumer staples stocks are trading higher. The sector may be moving up as investors gravitate towards more defensive assets following market-wide volatility and uncertainty.

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BofA Securities analysts Bryan D. Spillane, Lisa K. Lewandowski and Peter T. Galbo have put forward on Tuesday their research findings on consumer staple companies in the face of a potential recession.
The analysts said consumer staples have historically outperformed the S&amp;P 500 in most recent recessions, suggesting a defensive edge.
However, the analysts warned that current conditions, such as lingering high prices and weak volume growth, may limit their resilience in a future downturn.
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Still, their limited exposure to new tariffs could make the sector more appealing than others, potentially helping sustain valuation multiples.
During recessions, the Consumer Staples sector stock prices are primarily influenced by earnings per share (EPS) rather than sales growth.
Analysis shows that forward EPS estimates account for over 90% of stock price movement across key subsectors like Beverages, Household &amp; Personal Care (HPC), Packaged Food, and Tobacco, with the correlation being the tightest Beverages and HPC.
The analysts noted that this highlights the critical importance of earnings strength when evaluating stock performance in uncertain economic conditions.
A review of six past recessions reveals that certain Consumer Staples stocks consistently outperformed the S&amp;P 500.
Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>), Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>), General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), McCormick &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>), PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), and Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) each posted a 100% success rate in outperforming the index during those downturns.
In the last four recessions with the most comprehensive data, McCormick, General Mills, and Church &amp; Dwight Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHD#NYSE">CHD</a>) delivered the strongest relative performance.
Top-performing Consumer Staples stocks in a potential downturn will likely share three traits: profit flexibility to offset revenue pressure and rising costs, strong U.S. manufacturing presence to limit tariff-related inflation, and solid balance sheets capable of sustaining share buybacks to boost earnings per share.
Analysts see McCormick, Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) as well-defended, with Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>), Molson Coors Beverage Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) and Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) in the next tier of potential outperformers.
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This Beverage Maker, Tobacco Company And Packaged Food Giant Outshine In A Recession

Spruce Point Capital Management&nbsp;has announced a short position against Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>) as the short seller sees <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNST">25% to 40% downside risk</a>.
What To Know: After conducting a forensic financial and accounting review, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/short-sellers">short seller</a> Spruce Point raised concerns about the sustainability of Monster&#8217;s recent financial performance and the accuracy of its accounting and financial reporting in a new short report released Tuesday. 
&#8220;Changing consumer preferences, an evolving regulatory landscape, and pressures to reduce government supported programs for unhealthy foods leaves Monster vulnerable to escalating threats,&#8221; the short seller said.
&#8220;We believe Monster is likely aware of these challenges and is acting in a manner to combat these issues. However, we also believe that Monster may be taking aggressive and/or non-transparent actions that are not in the best interests of investors.&#8221;
Benzinga has reached out to Monster Beverage for comment on the report. 
Spruce Point believes Monster Beverage shares are fully valued and offer poor risk/reward from current levels. The short seller noted that insiders have been accelerating their pace of stock sales and more than 50% of analysts don&#8217;t have a &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating on the stock.
Monster also trades with an &#8220;irrational&#8221; premium compared to Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) despite being highly dependent on the company for distribution, the short seller said. Monster has a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 30.8, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola trades with a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 20. 
Furthermore, Spruce Point alleged that Monster&#8217;s relationship with Coke is &#8220;not healthy&#8221; and a potential takeover deal is not in the cards. The short seller said it uncovered evidence of a financial strain between the two companies starting in 2022. 
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Spruce Point also said it takes issue with how Monster is reporting sales for its Tour Water brand. Although it&#8217;s not an energy drink product, the company reported its revenue in the Monster Energy Drinks segment, which could &#8220;potentially be a lever to inflate energy drink organic sales.&#8221;
&#8220;Moreover, Monster says it is distributed through the Alcohol Brands segment, which casts further doubt on the soundness of its revenue recognition choice,&#8221; the short seller said. 
Spruce Point went on to raise concerns around margins on sales through Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), production inefficiencies, increasing competition and social media brand stagnation. 
Spruce Point issued a &#8220;Strong Sell&#8221; opinion on Monster shares as the short seller expects Monster to underperform the food and beverage industry along with the broader equity market moving forward. 
MNST Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/mnst">Monster Beverage shares</a> were down 2.6% at $55.60 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Short Seller Sees 25% To 40% Downside In Monster Beverage Shares: 'Vulnerable To Escalating Threats'

Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NASDAQ">BRK</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NASDAQ">BRK</a>) has outperformed the losses in the S&amp;P 500, while the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha&#8217; has emerged as the only top 10 billionaire to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44658417/warren-buffett-stands-tall-in-2025-as-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-and-mark-zuckerberg-bleed-billions-in-net-worth-oracle-of-omaha-emerges-as-lone-gainer-among-top-billionaires-amid-market-rout">see a net worth gain</a> on a year-to-date basis in 2025.
What Happened: Shares of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s class B shares have risen by 9.41% in 2025, being one of the only few S&amp;P 500 components that are still in the green amid the ongoing market selloff. The S&amp;P 500 index, on the other hand, has fallen 13.54% on a year-to-date basis.
While, has been a flurry of speculations over the company&#8217;s cash pile, having the liquid form of dollars has helped the company avert losses amid President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff-fueled crash on Wall Street.
Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s cash and cash equivalents totaled a record $334.2 billion as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
The firm has also added $87.81 billion in investor wealth in 2025 as its market capitalization has risen from $978.19 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, to $1,066 billion as of Friday, April 4.
Buffett is also among the only one of the top 10 billionaires, according to Bloomberg&#8217;s Billionaire Index, to witness a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44658417/warren-buffett-stands-tall-in-2025-as-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-and-mark-zuckerberg-bleed-billions-in-net-worth-oracle-of-omaha-emerges-as-lone-gainer-among-top-billionaires-amid-market-rout">net worth gain</a> of $12.7 billion in 2025.
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<td>Billionaires</td>
<td>Total Net Worth</td>
<td>YTD Change</td>
</tr>
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<td>Elon Musk</td>
<td>$302B</td>
<td>-$130B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jeff Bezos</td>
<td>$193B</td>
<td>-$45.2B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Zuckerberg</td>
<td>$179B</td>
<td>-$28.1B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernard Arnault</td>
<td>$158B</td>
<td>-$18.6B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Gates</td>
<td>$155B</td>
<td>-$3.38B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Warren Buffett</td>
<td>$155B</td>
<td>$12.7B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Larry Ellison</td>
<td>$150B</td>
<td>-$42.1B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Larry Page</td>
<td>$134B</td>
<td>-$34.6B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Steve Ballmer</td>
<td>$127B</td>
<td>-$19.5B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sergey Brin</td>
<td>$126B</td>
<td>-$32.3B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Bloomberg Billionaire Index</figcaption></figure>
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Why It Matters: While Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is the largest part of Berkshire&#8217;s portfolio, it is well diversified across manufacturing, energy, and retail businesses.
American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), and Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) are a few of the other top holdings of the firm.
Berkshire is also one of the few firms that is trading above its 200-day simple moving average of $462.38 apiece. With a relative strength index of 38.2, it is in the neutral zone.
Its MACD line of +4.51 showed that its 12-period exponential moving average is above the 26-period EMA, indicating a bullish trend. However, the histogram was negative at -4.81, meaning that the MACD line was falling further below the signal line. This depicts that the bearish momentum is increasing amid the bullish trend.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Berkshire has a negative price trend over the short term but a positive trend over the long and medium term. Its momentum ranking was solid at the 88.06th percentile, and its value ranking was also stronger. Further fundamental details about the growth rankings are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 2.10% to $494.66, while the QQQ declined 2.24% to $413.21, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Unfazed By Trump Tariff-Triggered Market Selloff: Shares Up 9.41% YTD, Adding $87.81 Billion In Investor Wealth In 2025

Shares of beverage giant Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) hit an all-time high on Thursday. The milestone could help investor Warren Buffett be well on his way to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years"> beating the S&amp;P 500 </a>once again in 2025.
For decades, Coca-Cola has been a staple in Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) portfolio. Here's a look back at the firm's very first purchase and how investors would have done had they invested in Coca-Cola stock when Buffett did.
What Happened:&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s portfolio includes holdings in top public companies such as&nbsp;Coca-Cola, Apple Inc, American Express&nbsp;and more. It also owns many well-known companies, including&nbsp;Dairy Queen, Duracell, GEICO&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/03/26224759/warren-buffett-owns-what-10-berkshire-acquisitions-you-may-have-forgotten" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fruit of the Loom.</a>
In 1988, Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway made a splash by buying shares of Coca-Cola. By the end of the year, Berkshire Hathaway had acquired 14,172,500 shares at an average price point of $41.81.
In an annual letter that year, Buffett, who is said to drink five cans of Coke or Cherry Coke daily, addressed the purchase of Coca-Cola shares.
"In 1988, we made major purchases of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Pfd and Coca-Cola. We expect to hold these securities for a long time," Buffett said. "In fact, when we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever."
Berkshire Hathaway would continue to add to its Coca-Cola position over the following years and see its share count blossom from several stock splits.
The firm now owns 400 million Coca-Cola shares, making up around 10.9% of its portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway owns over 9% of Coca-Cola's shares.
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Investing $1,000 in Coca-Cola: Buffett&#8217;s big bet in 1988 marked one of the investor&#8217;s largest bets on a public company.
If a person had invested at the same price and time Berkshire Hathaway had purchased its shares, that investor would have been pleasantly rewarded today.
A $1,000 investment at the time could have purchased 23.92 shares of Coca-Cola. Shares of Coca-Cola split 2-for-1 in 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2012. The stock splits would have turned the $1,000 investment into 382.72 shares.
Today, the $1,000 investment would be worth $27,969.18, based on a price of $73.08 at the time of writing, and not including dividends.
The investment would be up a staggering 2,696.9% over the last 37 years.
Not every investment Buffett makes is a winner. Still, the legendary investor proves that many of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s top holdings enjoy a nice return on investment when held for many years.
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This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated.

If You Invested $1,000 In Coca-Cola Stock When Warren Buffett Did, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

For many investors, dividend-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44565770/30-year-old-with-65k-in-stocks-sparks-debate-focusing-mostly-on-etfs-but-now-betting-on-bonds-small-caps-and-international-plays">stocks</a> and funds provide a way to generate passive income, whether to supplement retirement, cover day-to-day <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43768530/should-married-couples-split-expenses-dave-ramsey-says-no-youre-married-not-roommates">expenses</a>, or even finance small luxuries like annual vacations.
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This is the case of a Reddit user who is exploring this approach. With $30,000 to invest, he's seeking long-term dividend stocks that can grow over the next 20 years until retirement. While he already holds dividend-paying stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Walt Disney&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), he wants to expand his portfolio for stability and future income, even if it's just enough to cover yearly vacations.
&#8220;I currently have some stocks that give out dividends (Apple, Disney) but I&#8217;m looking for others. Long-term stability, that my wife and I can use the dividends as another form of income say in 20 years. Even if it&#8217;s just enough to pay for a yearly vacation here or there. Any thoughts on good companies to choose from?&#8221; he asked.
Let&#8217;s break down the Redditors&#8217; advice received in the comment section.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to Invest $30,000 to Generate Enough Income to Cover Yearly Vacations? Reddit Answers</h2>
Put the Money in an ETF
Several commenters recommended Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) as a core holding because of its dividend yield, historical growth, and the low-risk, diversified exposure it offers investors.
&#8220;Go all in SCHD. Low risk, nice 3.5% starting yield and it will just keep growing,&#8221; a commenter said.
Reinforcing the idea that SCHD fits the poster&#8217;s long-term stability and dividend payout need, this Redditor also suggested he goes with SCHD: &#8220;Since you want some growth and decent payout, SCHD is a great option. 3.5% dividends and 11% growth over the last 10 years each year.&#8221;
&#8220;I would stick with S&amp;P 500 ETFs being young. Put it in a self-direct investment retirement account to avoid taxes,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Consider High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Trusts
Several commenters suggested higher-yield assets that would generate higher payouts for the investor in the long run.
&#8220;If you want higher yield stocks check: [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)], [AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>)], [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)],&#8221; a Redditor recommended.
A commenter mentioned United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) as a great pick since the company seems to start focusing on higher profit margin areas.
&#8220;UPS pays a solid dividend and the share price has been beaten down a lot on the news that they are reducing Amazon deliveries to focus on higher profit margin areas,&#8221; he said.
Suggesting a very detailed portfolio allocation, this Redditor mentioned several ETFs and individual stocks that he considers would help the poster reach his dividend and growth goals.
&#8220;[Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voo#NYSE">VOO</a>)] $5,000, 1.25% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] SCHD $5,000, 3.5% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan], [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​] ($5,000), 8% combined dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ori#NYSE">ORI</a>)] $2,000, 3% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Waste Management (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wm#NYSE">WM</a>)] and [Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>)] ($3,000), 2% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Pfizer (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pfe#NYSE">PFE</a>)] and [Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnj#NYSE">JNJ</a>)] $2,000, 4.75% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>)] and [UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)] $2,000, 2% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] AAPL and [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] $2,000. [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)] and MO $2,000, 5% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] JPM or [American Express (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>)] $2,000. JPM has good potential growth,&#8221; the suggestion says.
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Man With $30K To Deploy Wants Dividends For Life – 'Even If It's Just Enough To Pay For A Yearly Vacation Here Or There,' Reddit Reacts

If you&#8217;ve been paying attention to the stock market recently, you must have come across a rather unexpected turn of events—value stocks are taking center stage from their flashy growth rivals. Over the course of three months, the Russell 1000 Value Index has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44555763/value-stocks-are-crushing-growth-superstars-in-2025-is-more-to-come">beaten the Russell 1000 Growth Index </a>by a healthy 11%. That&#8217;s a far cry from this time last year, when tech and AI plays were driving the market upwards.
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With tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and recession jitters swirling, investors are flocking to the relative safety of value stocks. But is it a permanent pivot, or a temporary sidetrack? Although no one knows for sure what the market will do, history suggests that value stocks have a way of surviving rough patches.
For those looking to ride the wave, these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">four value-based ETFs</a> are worth considering:
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWD#NYSE">IWD</a>)
The first choice for most investors seeking to follow the Russell 1000 Value Index, IWD offers broad exposure to large-cap value stocks from a wide range of sectors, such as financials, healthcare, and consumer staples. Some of its holdings include stocks of JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>). With its size and liquidity, this ETF is a convenient means of achieving diversified exposure to the value sector. It carries an expense ratio of 0.19%.
Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>)
An affordable fund with a bottom-of-the-barrel expense ratio of 0.04%, VTV tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index. Blue-chip stalwarts such as JPMorgan Chase, and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) are overweights in this fund, which is a good bet for stability and long-term growth.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPYV#NYSE">SPYV</a>)
If you desire exposure to value stocks as part of the larger S&amp;P 500, SPYV may be considered. This ETF targets S&amp;P 500 stocks that reflect strong value features in terms of low price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios. With the valuation differential between value and growth stocks as high as it is now, this ETF is poised to profit from a possible market correction. The portfolio is similar to that of IWD and VTV, and the expense ratio is 0.04%.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>)
Dividend stocks tend to overlap with value stocks, and SCHD is a good representative of this case. Concentrating on high-grade dividend-paying businesses, this ETF not only gets investors exposed to value stocks but also provides a steady income under market uncertainty. Its portfolio carries blue-chip brands such as Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), and Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>). This ETF comes with an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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Why Value Could Stay On Top
Last quarter&#8217;s value outperformance is more than just jitters in the market. It&#8217;s because, as BlackRock&#8217;s Global CIO of Fundamental Equities Tony DeSpirito <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/insights/value-stocks-underweight-and-unaware?utm_source=chatgpt.com">says</a>, growth stocks now comprise almost 40% of the S&amp;P 500—more than double their long-term average of 24%. With the valuations pulled forward, investors might begin shifting into value stocks for diversification. In addition, sectors like utilities, health care, and materials—staples in value indexes—are less tariff-vulnerable and potentially even positively affected by changes in trade policy.
While growth stocks may recover over time, the current market environment has favored value stocks. For those interested in exploring this trend, these four ETFs offer examples of funds that focus on value investing.
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Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's "Mad Money," has recently highlighted a range of stocks that some believe will withstand market volatility and provide steady long-term returns. His recommendations often spark both interest and discussion among investors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Movements and Mixed Signals</h2>
Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) remains among Cramer's top choices. The beverage giant posted a 6% increase in <a href="https://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/coca-cola-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results">fourth-quarter revenue</a>, reaching $11.5 billion, while adjusted earnings per share rose 12% to $0.51.&nbsp;
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Organic revenue climbed 14% and global unit case volume edged up 2%. With a dividend yield of 2.91% and a record of 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461710/warren-buffetts-24b-coca-cola-bet-still-pays-off-stock-nears-record-high-as-big-money-managers-scoop-up-shares">Coca-Cola</a> continues to be viewed as a stable investment in a turbulent market.
According to <a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/jim-cramer-on-coca-cola-company-ko-definitely-a-stock-that-is-worth-owning-24101010c0e219af95fc94ce/">AInvest</a>, Coca-Cola's strategic partnerships with Brown-Forman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>, BF.B)) and Molson Coors Beverage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) mark a significant expansion into the alcoholic beverage market. These collaborations could diversify Coca-Cola's product offerings and drive revenue growth, reinforcing its status as a stable investment choice.
In the banking sector, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) has also caught Cramer's attention. According to <a href="https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/jpmorgan-jpm-way-too-cheap-at-14x-earnings-jim-cramer-calls-it-the-premier-bank-1446450/">Insider Monkey</a>, he referred to JPMorgan as the &#8220;premier bank&#8221; and noted that its stock is &#8220;way too cheap&#8221; at 14 times earnings. The bank reported a record annual profit of $58.5 billion, bolstered by a fourth-quarter showing with net income of $4.81 per share and revenue of $4.7 billion, up 6% year over year.&nbsp;
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Record payments revenue reached $18.1 billion. JPMorgan Chase&#8217;s stock closed at $251.13 on March 25, reflecting a 40.14% increase over the past 52 weeks. The stock offers a dividend yield of 1.99%.
Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), the e-commerce and cloud computing giant, also features among Cramer's picks. Despite a near 11% drop in its stock price over the past month following a dip in cloud computing revenue, the company remains influential.&nbsp;
Amazon Web Services generated $28.8 billion in revenue in the <a href="https://ir.aboutamazon.com/news-release/news-release-details/2025/Amazon.com-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-Results/">fourth quarter</a>, while its advertising segment produced $17.3 billion. Overall, net sales increased 10% year over year to $187.8 billion, with net income of $20.0 billion.&nbsp;
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Amazon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1_4Q4ec6lI">announced </a>during its fourth-quarter earnings call on Feb. 6, that it plans to invest $100 billion in artificial intelligence this year, reinforcing its long-term strategy to expand AI capabilities, particularly within AWS. CEO Andy Jassy stated that the &#8220;vast majority&#8221; of this investment will be allocated to AI infrastructure.
As of March 25, Amazon&#8217;s stock closed at approximately $205.73, a 13% increase over the past year. Market analyst Jim Cramer described the stock as a "real winner in the AI selloff," highlighting investor confidence in the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43681931/googles-ai-ambitions-spark-cost-cuts-over-25000-employees-offered-buyouts-as-company-focuses-on-speed-and-efficiency">AI</a>-driven growth trajectory.
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Knowing which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">stocks</a> to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Some swear by the &#8220;buy and hold&#8221; strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476778/author-says-dave-ramsey-is-completely-ignorant-of-sequence-of-returns-risk-questions-whether-1-million-is-really-enough-for-retirement">risk</a>. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology.
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One such investor recently took to Reddit to seek advice on his $14,228 portfolio, which includes tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and even some crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The poster is considering adding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) to his portfolio but is unsure if now is the right time. He&#8217;s also wondering whether to keep high-risk stocks like TSLA, COIN, and MSTR or shift to more stable assets and how to diversify his portfolio further.
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The Reddit community has come forward with plenty of advice in the comments; let&#8217;s see what they say.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hold or Sell? Investor With $14,000 Tech-Heavy Portfolio Ponders Diversification–Reddit Advises Him</h2>
Diversify into Other Sectors or Broader ETFs
Many Redditors indicated that the investor&#8217;s portfolio is way too concentrated in tech, which increases risk. Instead, they suggested reducing individual stock holdings and adding ETFs to gain exposure to other sectors.
&#8220;I am sure you know this, but VOO/QQQ includes all of the individual companies that you have the majority of your portfolio invested in,&#8221; a comment says.
Advising the poster to diversify his portfolio, one Redditor suggested choosing either VOO or QQQ, but not both.
&#8220;You own good companies! Personally, I would choose one of the two VOO/QQQ not both, but that&#8217;s just me and is not really a big deal&#8230; Other than that, I like everything else; I think I own all of them, except COIN. Look into buying other sectors, you are too heavily concentrated on tech.&#8221;
A commenter advised the poster to add a broad-market ETF to reduce complexity and risk.
&#8220;Too complex for this volume, many duplicates and missing diversification. Just do VOO or an [MSCI (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msci#NYSE">MSCI</a>)] world index and that's it,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;VOO and QQQ are redundant and lend even more weight to the Mag 7. COIN, MSTR, TSLA, and NVDA are no-go long-term, I think. Try to add something more stable like [Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>)], [UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)], or [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)],&#8221; a user suggested.
A Redditor recommended the investor add a mix of ETFs and stable dividend-paying stocks to improve the portfolio&#8217;s resilience.
&#8220;Continue with VOO, [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)] only, and get some solid plays added from now on, diversify a bit. Can stick with ETFs or index, defense, utilities, energy, health care, precious metals, [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B)], with the trade war, you need stuff that can survive. Look for some balance now with solid legacy names with dividends,&#8221; he wrote.
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Sell TSLA, COIN, and MSTR
The poster&#8217;s most controversial holdings were TSLA, COIN, and MSTR, and some commenters argued that he should get rid of them since they&#8217;re too risky for a 10-year hold.
&#8220;Sell the TSLA and take the win; it's overvalued dramatically,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;I'd scrub TSLA and MSTR and put it in VOO or QQQ. Tesla's valuation is and has been insane forever, even after the sell-off. The fundamentals are just awful for its valuation. And that's not even dipping into political stuff. Plus, it's already a decent weight in VOO anyway. And MSTR is straight-up junk,&#8221; a Redditor said.
This user also suggested selling the three stocks, saying, &#8220;I would personally remove MSTR, COIN, and TSLA and buy more of QQQ/VOO.&#8221;
&#8220;Get rid of TSLA before it wrecks your portfolio!&#8221; another comment reads.
One Redditor shared he would never hold MSTR for the long term, and suggested HOOD instead of COIN.
&#8220;No way I would hold MSTR for 10 years. You are playing crypto with COIN; in my opinion, HOOD is the better bet now that they are getting into the higher-margin gambling business. If you want Bitcoin exposure, buy [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)].
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Shares of beverage and soft drink companies are trading lower after HHS Secretary RFK Jr. said he would seek to bar soda purchases using food stamps.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Coca-Cola. Our analysis of options history for Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 66% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $242,950, and 5 were calls, valued at $168,051.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $95.0 for Coca-Cola during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Coca-Cola's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Coca-Cola's significant trades, within a strike price range of $70.0 to $95.0, over the past month.
<h3>Coca-Cola 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743185736_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.72</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$24.25</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$24.11</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$60.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>25.2K</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coca-Cola</h3>
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
<h3>Where Is Coca-Cola Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,081,173, the price of KO is up 0.06% at $70.78. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Coca-Cola</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $80.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Coca-Cola, maintaining a target price of $80. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Coca-Cola, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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NBA player Stephen Curry and&nbsp;former First Lady Michelle Obama&nbsp;have launched Plezi Hydration, a sports drink with a health-conscious twist.
What Happened: Curry and Obama unveiled Plezi Hydration under the umbrella of Obama&#8217;s public benefit firm, Plezi Nutrition. The drink is a fresh addition to the NBA player&#8217;s expanding portfolio of off-court business ventures, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/26/stephen-curry-teams-up-with-michelle-obama-to-launch-sports-drink-.html">reported</a> CNBC.
In 2023, Obama launched Plezi Nutrition to promote healthier eating for kids, building on her &#8220;Let&#8217;s Move!&#8221; campaign from her White House years.
Plezi Hydration steps into the highly competitive sports drink market with a distinct emphasis on health and wellness. The beverage contains no added sugars or artificial sweeteners, has lower sodium than its competitors, and provides a full day&#8217;s supply of vitamin C.
Plezi Hydration, translating to&nbsp;&#8220;fun&#8221; in Creole, will be&nbsp;available in three flavors: lemon lime,&nbsp;tropical punch, and&nbsp;orange mango twist. The beverages will be available in California at Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Albertsons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>), and Safeway, and nationwide on Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). Each 16.9-ounce bottle will be priced at $2.29 and contain 70 calories.
Curry said,&nbsp;&#8220;We&#8217;ve created something with smart&nbsp;ingredients and unbeatable flavor, so&nbsp;people can fuel their bodies&nbsp;the right way. No nonsense,&nbsp;no shortcuts — because the&nbsp;next generation deserves better.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Functional beverages or healthier drinks are becoming a major part of the health and wellness market. According to NIQ research, innovation is transforming the industry, leading to 258 new product launches last year, featuring unique functions and ingredients.
The sports drink sector is dominated by three major brands: PepsiCo&#8217;s Gatorade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) with a 61% market share, Coca-Cola&#8217;s Powerade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) at 14.5%, and BodyArmor at 11.8%, as per Euromonitor International.
The launch of Plezi Hydration comes at a time when the beverage industry is seeing a shift towards healthier options.&nbsp;Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>)&nbsp;is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44512107/healthy-energy-drinks-celsius-holdings-building-out-the-space">leading the charge</a> in creating a new category of healthy energy drinks. Meanwhile,&nbsp;PepsiCo is reportedly in talks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44339268/pepsico-reportedly-in-talks-to-acquire-poppi-amid-rising-demand-for-probiotic-drinks">acquire Poppi</a>, a healthier soda brand, indicating a rising demand for healthier beverages. 
Plezi Hydration&#8217;s&nbsp;focus on health and wellness&nbsp;could potentially disrupt the sports drink market, currently dominated by traditional high-sugar drinks.
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