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U.S. tobacco market is the way to go for investors who want to keep their money safe, says Nik Modi, a tobacco analyst at UBS.
The U.S. tobacco market had a tough first half of the year due to “technical noise,” but Modi reassured investors that this is a buying opportunity. Modi says it is expected to improve in the second half.
Investing in tobacco companies is seen traditionally as a defensive play when the economy is in bear market territory. U.S. tobacco companies' sales internationally are doing exceptionally well -- while sales in the U.S. are declining, due to oversupply and concerns over inflation as well as demand.
Recommendations:
Modi "highly" recommends buying Lorrillard [LO
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], the company whose main product is Newport, "the best brand of tobacco in the United States."
Disclosures:
Modi does not own any Lorrillard stock. UBS has received compensation from Lorrillard.
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