Zacks Investment Research
24 Jul 2026, 16:46 UTC · 1h ago
3 Low-Beta Stocks to Minimize Portfolio Risk: LQDA, ET & PBF
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Zacks Investment Research
24 Jul 2026, 16:46 UTC · 1h ago
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Oil prices are rising due to the intensification of war in Iran. — Rising energy costs typically increase inflation and input costs for businesses, while geopolitical instability increases overall market risk.
-0.60The author recommends increasing allocations to low-beta companies to hedge against expected market volatility. — This is a tactical suggestion for risk mitigation rather than a fundamental shift in market direction.
+0.20Liquidia Corporation (LQDA), Energy Transfer LP (ET), and PBF Energy Inc. (PBF) are identified as strong buy candidates based on low volatility and Zacks Rank #1. — Individual analyst recommendations for mid-to-small cap names typically have limited broad market impact.
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The analyst explicitly identifies the company as a 'good bet' for investors due to its low beta and Strong Buy Zacks Rank.
The analyst explicitly identifies the company as a 'good bet' for investors due to its low beta and Strong Buy Zacks Rank.
The analyst explicitly identifies the company as a 'good bet' for investors due to its low beta and Strong Buy Zacks Rank.
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