Is it time to look for defensive stocks like Mc Donald, despite growing global inflation?

[Varun]

Mc Donald is a perfect investment for a conservative investor, and one should not bother about short term business down-cycles or stock price fluctuations. No doubt, rising food inflation will put pressure on the business, but then such scenarios don't last forever. I would suggest that long term investors hold on to their positions, rather they can add more if the stock see's a considerable fall. 

In such investment outlook investors should stick with companies that are known to pay high and consistent dividends.

You might want to take a look at other such long term buys that offer more than just stock price appreciation.

Here is a list of Top 5 stocks that have paid regular dividends and seem poised for growth in 2011.

http://www.comparebroker.com/blog/2010/12/10/handpicked-stocks-with-attractive-dividends-for-2011/

You may also want to checkout the top rated innovative businesses for 2011

http://www.comparebroker.com/blog/2010/12/22/what-is-the-top-stock-market-investment-theme-for-2011-most-innovative-companies/