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The Table with Anthony ONeal

The Table with Anthony ONeal

5 Stocks & ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio During a Market Crash (Starting With $100)

Oct 21, 2026 · 42m

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What happens to your investments when the stock market crashes? And should you sell everything, hold cash, or keep investing? In this episode of The Table , Anthony O’Neal sits down with investing expert Courtney Hale to break down 5 stocks and ETFs that could help protect your portfolio during a market downturn. From Walmart and Coca-Cola to dividend and utility ETFs, Courtney explains how defensive investing works, why panic-selling can cost you thousands, and how to start building protection with just $100. They also reveal why missing just five of the market's best days could dramatically reduce your long-term returns, how wealthy investors prepare for economic uncertainty, and why…