Cramer's Right Defensive Stocks
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Cramer again advocated a diversified portfolio of defensive stocks, along with some cash and gold. However, he stressed the importance of having the right defensive stocks.

symbol name last price % change open
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  • WMT
    Wal Mart Stores
  • $54.68
  • +0.74%
  • $54.78

He recommended names like Wal-Mart (WMT), a stock which he owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS, and McDonald's (MCD), along with private label food makers like Ralcorp (RAH) and Treehouse Brands (THS).

People owning WMT also tend to own: AIGALLBACCCATCBSCOP

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  • MCD
    Mcdonalds Cp
  • $63.99
  • +0.03%
  • $64.30

He recommended names like Wal-Mart (WMT), a stock which he owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS, and McDonald's (MCD), along with private label food makers like Ralcorp (RAH) and Treehouse Brands (THS).

People owning MCD also tend to own: DENNDRTEHNZIASGJRCCNOOFPBY

TheStreet.com Rating: A What is this?

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  • RAH
    Ralcorp Holdings
  • $57.38
  • +2.61%
  • $56.03

He recommended names like Wal-Mart (WMT), a stock which he owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS, and McDonald's (MCD), along with private label food makers like Ralcorp (RAH) and Treehouse Brands (THS).

People owning RAH also tend to own: CLBHFTEKHCSGLMTLNTMDCOMOLXA

TheStreet.com Rating: B What is this?

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  • THS
    Treehouse Foods I
  • $36.03
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

He recommended names like Wal-Mart (WMT), a stock which he owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS, and McDonald's (MCD), along with private label food makers like Ralcorp (RAH) and Treehouse Brands (THS).

People owning THS also tend to own: ABCACMAYICFLCRKFLOFLS

TheStreet.com Rating: A- What is this?

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  • PG
    Procter Gamble
  • $62.73
  • +1.50%
  • $62.20

Not all defensive names are created equal, said Cramer. Names like Procter & Gamble (PG), may sound defensive, but in times of fierce competition, investors need to stick with the winners.

People owning PG also tend to own: CLCTDENNFFEXJBSSJRCCMEEMSFT

TheStreet.com Rating: B+ What is this?

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  • GD
    Gen Dynamics Cp
  • $67.52
  • +1.58%
  • $66.87

In uncertain political times, Cramer said he would stay clear of the other kind of defensive stocks, mainly General Dynamics (GD)and Lockheed Martin (LMT).

People owning GD also tend to own: CBHCKFRDGXDKSGOOGGSIART

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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  • LMT
    Lockheed Martin C
  • $77.28
  • +1.55%
  • $76.62

In uncertain political times, Cramer said he would stay clear of the other kind of defensive stocks, mainly General Dynamics (GD)and Lockheed Martin (LMT).

People owning LMT also tend to own: AIGALLBACCCATCBSCOP

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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