Defensive Strength: Consumer Staples and Healthcare
Recorded on September 9th, 2025
In this episode of InFocus, TriCert Investment Counsel Portfolio Manager Candis Fitch, CIM®, CIWM, and Chief Investment Officer, Brian Durno, CFP®, CFA®, break down the performance of the healthcare and consumer staples sectors for the past quarter. They explore why these defensive sectors remain essential to portfolio construction, even as markets weigh tariff pressures, shifting consumer behaviour, and ongoing inflationary trends.
The discussion highlights key fundamentals, such as steady revenue growth, strong return on equity, and rising dividends, that reinforce the value of owning high-quality businesses in uncertain times.
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