Three stocks to shield you from market volatility

Investors can still find companies that are well-insulated from market-volatility, says professional stock picker Daniel Hemmant. Here, he tips three such stocks to buy now.

Each week, a professional investor tells MoneyWeek where he'd put his money now. This week: Daniel Hemmant, senior portfolio manager, European equities, BNP Paribas Investment Partners.

Just five years ago, the world seemed a very different place. Growth was strong and inflation quiescent. The Greek government could borrow ten-year money at a premium of less than 1% to Germany and banks were still regarded as acceptable investments. Now, though, Goldilocks has vanished and we are left with the bears. Practically the only certainty is that many aspects of the current environment are unsustainable. Three big themes stand out.

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