5 Stocks to Buy Before Interest Rates Rise in March

In this article, we present the list of the 5 stocks to buy before interest rates rise in March. For our methodology and a more comprehensive list, go directly to 10 Stocks to Buy Before Interest Rates Rise in March.

5. Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) is one of the best stock picks for a rising interest rate environment. The Florida-based company has a PE ratio of 13.7 and has a dividend yield of 1.36%. Financial services firm Seaport upgraded Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) to Buy from Neutral on the back of the company’s organic growth amid the expected rising interest rates. Similarly, Morgan Stanley also recommends Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) to those who want to “avoid credit risk.”