The coronavirus pandemic has sent the U.S. economy into a deep recession, which began in February. In March, a broad market plunge sent many stocks into free fall, but the markets have since recovered.

With the threat of a second wave of COVID-19 cases around the corner and many states lifting lockdowns despite spikes in new cases, investors are bracing for another plunge. However, some stocks are much more vulnerable than others. Below are three stocks you can hold in your portfolio that should help provide some stability in this recession and hedge against any future downturns.