Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN), United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI): The Swiss Army Knives of the Stock Market

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Hmm. A stock that can feed off of the hot housing market, provide safety in down markets, and avoid fickle consumer preferences. What’s not to love?

Growth without the crash

There’s an old saying that “nothing goes up in a straight line forever.” That may be the case with hyper growth stocks, but these “Swiss Army Stocks” are an exception to that rule. They’re like a great party without the hangover.

Like a great Swiss Army Knife they can help you in many situations. No matter where the market goes I expect they’ll do well. I can’t think of anything more reassuring in this unpredictable market than that.

Adem Tahiri has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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