Low-volatility stocks provide a smoother ride, making them attractive for investors who prioritize stability. These stocks tend to hold up better during market downturns, offering protection when sentiment swings.
Finding safe investments without sacrificing returns is key, and StockStory is here to help you find the best investments. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks that could succeed under all market conditions.
Ross Stores (ROST)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.52
Selling excess inventory or overstocked items from other retailers, Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) is an off-price concept that sells apparel and other goods at prices much lower than department stores.
Why Are We Positive On ROST?
- Offensive push to build new stores and attack its untapped market opportunities is backed by its same-store sales growth
- Locations open for at least a year are seeing increased demand as same-store sales have averaged 3.4% growth over the past two years
- Industry-leading 30.6% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments
Ross Stores’s stock price of $194.88 implies a valuation ratio of 27.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Republic Services (RSG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.16
Processing several million tons of recyclables annually, Republic (NYSE: RSG) provides waste management services for residences, companies, and municipalities.
Why Could RSG Be a Winner?
- Annual revenue growth of 10.2% over the last five years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
- Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 18.9% operating margin, and its rise over the last five years was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
Republic Services is trading at $223.64 per share, or 31.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Rocket Companies (RKT)
Rolling One-Year Beta: -0.32
Born in Detroit during the 1980s and evolving into a tech-driven financial powerhouse, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a fintech company that provides digital mortgage lending, real estate services, and personal finance solutions through its technology platform.
Why Is RKT Interesting?
- Net interest income outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it’s on track to gain market share
- Expected tangible book value per share growth of 427% for the next year suggests its capital position will strengthen considerably
- Industry-leading 23.7% return on equity demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments
At $17.85 per share, Rocket Companies trades at 3.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
Your portfolio can’t afford to be based on yesterday’s story. The risk in a handful of heavily crowded stocks is rising daily.
The names generating the next wave of massive growth are right here in our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
