Cisco has "strong strategic positions in key secular growth markets," says Rohit Chopra, analyst at investment firm Wedbush, who rates the stock as outperform. The stock, he adds, offers investors more downside protection than its peers if prospects for info-tech spending worsens. Given new uncertainties about the global economic recovery, "investors looking for relative safety should be invested in Cisco," advises Chopra. Kevin Downing, analyst at investment research outfit Value Line, says Cisco's "high-quality shares are a solid choice." The tech leader's "exposure to video streaming, mobile data usage, videoconferencing, and data center consolidation augurs well for the company's long-term, revenue goals," he says. Cisco's depth of product line and one-stop-shopping convenience give it a competitive advantage, adds Downing. Value Line gives Cisco a ranking of 1 for safety, its highest level.