What has increasingly fascinated me about stocks like Coca-Cola ( KO ) is that it is often perceived as a defensive, mature, dividend-paying stock. And to some extent, that's true. But let's take a step forward and look at the companyHi there, welcome to my profile.I am a finance professional with over ten years of experience in the markets, specializing in macroeconomic analysis, portfolio management, and equity research.I work as a portfolio manager at an Italian asset management firm, where I oversee mul ...