2 Safe-and-Steady Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 We Brush Off

August 18, 2025 at 00:43 AM EDT

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A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. That said, here are two low-volatility stocks that could succeed under all market conditions and one that may not deliver the returns you need.

One Stock to Sell:

Allstate (ALL)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.65

Born from a Sears, Roebuck & Co. initiative during the Great Depression with its famous "You're in good hands" slogan, Allstate (NYSE: ALL) is one of America's largest personal property and casualty insurers, offering protection for autos, homes, and personal property.

Why Are We Cautious About ALL?

Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last four years, causing its combined ratio to worsen by 4.8 percentage points
Flat book value per share over the last five years suggest it must find different ways to enhance shareholder value during this cycle
Below-average return on equity indicates management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities

At $206.78 per share, Allstate trades at 2.4x forward P/B. If you’re considering ALL for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Two Stocks to Buy:

Monster (MNST)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.33

Founded in 2002 as a natural soda and juice company, Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) is a pioneer of the energy drink category, and its Monster Energy brand targets a young, active demographic.

Why Are We Bullish on MNST?

Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong two-year operating margin of 27.5%
MNST is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures

Monster’s stock price of $64.35 implies a valuation ratio of 33.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Insulet (PODD)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.73

Revolutionizing diabetes care with its tubeless "Pod" technology, Insulet (NASDAQ: PODD) develops and manufactures innovative insulin delivery systems for people with diabetes, primarily through its Omnipod product line.

Why Will PODD Beat the Market?

Average constant currency growth of 26.4% over the past two years demonstrates its ability to grow internationally despite currency fluctuations
Free cash flow margin jumped by 25.4 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
Improving returns on capital reflect management’s ability to monetize investments

Insulet is trading at $321.27 per share, or 67.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2025, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that’s already erased most losses.

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