Stagflation Fears Rise: 3 Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio

Investors can prepare for potential stagflation by focusing on stocks that profit from the primary source of stagflation, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), and defensive stocks like Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Walmart (WMT) that sell products needed regardless of economic conditions. These stocks can help investors ride out the storm if stagflation returns.