EXCLUSIVE: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Could Best Weather A Recession? Benzinga Readers Split On Pick, With A Tie For The Win
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
A recent Benzinga poll asked readers which of the Magnificent 7 stocks they believe will best weather a recession. Amazon and Nvidia tied for the top spot, followed by Microsoft. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) experienced significant drops due to economic uncertainties. Despite recent market recovery, investors remain cautious about a potential recession.

August 09, 2024 | 2:03 pm
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The Invesco QQQ Trust dropped 3% due to economic uncertainties and global fears.
The QQQ ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, saw a significant drop due to economic uncertainties, reflecting investor caution.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust experienced a 3% drop due to economic uncertainties and global fears.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 Index, dropped significantly due to economic uncertainties, indicating investor caution.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Amazon is seen as one of the best-positioned stocks to weather a recession, thanks to its e-commerce leadership and AWS cloud business.
Amazon's diversified business model, including its strong e-commerce platform and AWS cloud services, positions it well to handle economic downturns.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF offers exposure to all seven Magnificent 7 stocks, providing a diversified investment option.
The MAGS ETF provides a diversified investment option for those looking to invest in the Magnificent 7 stocks without picking individual winners.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Microsoft is seen as well-positioned to weather a recession, with diverse operations in cloud, search, video games, and business software.
Microsoft's diversified business model across various sectors positions it well to handle economic downturns.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nvidia is seen as one of the best-positioned stocks to weather a recession, recognized for its leadership in artificial intelligence.
Nvidia's strong performance and leadership in artificial intelligence make it a resilient choice during economic uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90