Chubb, Visa, and Berkshire Hathaway Are the Financial Stocks to Buy in a Market Crash

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A Motley Fool analysis identifies Chubb, Visa, and Berkshire Hathaway as financial stocks worth buying during a market downturn. Chubb's conservative underwriting is highlighted by a combined ratio of 84% in the first quarter of 2026, while its net investment income from the float reached $1.7 billion. Visa processed 66.1 billion transactions in its fiscal second quarter of 2026, generating $11.2 billion in revenue, up 17% year over year, and carries no financial risk on the transactions it facilitates. Berkshire Hathaway held nearly $400 billion in cash at the end of the first quarter of 2026, positioning it to capitalize on investment opportunities in a bear market.

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Energy Transition & Power Demand · 1 stocks
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
BRK-B
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Berkshire Hathaway's massive cash pile positions it to capitalize on investment opportunities in a bear market.

Climate Adaptation & Water · 1 stocks
Chubb Ltd
CB
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Chubb's conservative underwriting and strong combined ratio of 84% highlight financial strength, and its net investment income from float reached $1.7 billion.

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Visa Inc. Class A
V
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Visa processed 66.1 billion transactions in fiscal Q2 2026, generating $11.2 billion in revenue, up 17% year over year.