6 Safe Companies Providing Minimal Risk to Investors

Neal Goodwin, Guest Editor We will take a look at six of the safest companies in the world. These stocks are not going anywhere in the near future as there is minimal risk of any of these following companies announcing bankruptcy in the near future. They all share the quality that they are stable and usually immune to large drops or increases in stock prices, which can be both a good and a bad thing. Also, given the large names we are dealing with, the beauty of owning these stocks is you can give yourself a high-five every time you purchase one of their products, which you probably do every day. Altria Group (MO): In the tobacco industry, MO engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes as well as smokeless tobacco and wine. It owns the company brand portfolios that consist of successful and well-known brand names like Marlboro (the largest cigarette company in the U.S.), Copenhagen, Skoal and Black & Mild. Despite government attempts to advocate against smoking cigarettes, MO still had revenue of over $24 billion last year. After years of lawsuits, taxation and general disdain, this “sin” stock has consistently been able to make considerable gains….