3 of the Best ETFs to Buy and Hold if a Recession Is Coming

The article recommends three ETFs as defensive investments during an anticipated recession: Vanguard Healthcare ETF (VHT) for exposure to non-cyclical healthcare stocks, Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) to benefit from expected interest rate cuts, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) for long-term growth despite near-term volatility. Historical data shows the S&P 500 has delivered 10% annual returns despite recessions, suggesting buy-and-hold strategies outperform panic selling.