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Should you buy food stocks amid broad market uncertainty?

Investors have been gobbling up food stocks amid broad market uncertainty. Experts reckons food inflation will moderate in the coming months as commodity prices stabilize, the U.S. dollar remains strong, transportation costs ease and companies offer more promotions to ward off competition. (Getty Images)

Are food stocks a safe haven?

"Food stocks are generally considered to be a safe haven," says Rebecca Scheuneman, a senior equity analyst focusing on food and beauty stocks for Morningstar. "People are going to eat regardless of where the economy is." Low commission rates start at $0 for U.S. listed stocks & ETFs*. Margin loan rates from 5.83% to 6.83%.

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Are food stocks a good inflation hedge?

Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter. In addition to being recession hedges because people will always need to eat, food stocks are also a decent inflation hedge because they are generally able to pass at least some elevated costs on to consumers. They also often offer lower volatility, attractive dividends and share buybacks.

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