I like the AAA credit rating approach DW, but am generally reluctant about tech for the long term. And in the case of tech, I might be more inclined to make a bet on something like INTC, CSCO, or QCOM. Do others agree about MSFT? Does tech have a place on this list? And is MSFT the consensus pick? (Not that we're limited to one...)
I agree that T should be on the list. A slow grower, but nice yield for balance. And stable.
Am I crazy to worry about oil companies for the long haul? XOM feels like a no brainer for this list, but I sometimes think the oil majors are one breakthrough away from a lot of trouble.
I'm actually a little surprised that folks haven't chimed in with a lot more consumer staples. I figured they would make up at least five of the top ten.
Also curious -- does anyone disagree about JNJ taking the number one position?
I agree that T should be on the list. A slow grower, but nice yield for balance. And stable.
Am I crazy to worry about oil companies for the long haul? XOM feels like a no brainer for this list, but I sometimes think the oil majors are one breakthrough away from a lot of trouble.
I'm actually a little surprised that folks haven't chimed in with a lot more consumer staples. I figured they would make up at least five of the top ten.
Also curious -- does anyone disagree about JNJ taking the number one position?