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Defensive Shares

Find out the best defensive ASX shares to invest in, along with independent news, commentary and opinion on ASX shares.

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5 top defensive ASX shares for turbulent times

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be long-term defensive winners.

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Booming bond yields: I'd still buy these 3 defensive ASX stocks instead

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds might be offering a 'risk-free' return of 4.6%, but they lack a unique advantage of investing in defensive companies.

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3 ASX shares I think could help hedge against a stock market crash

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide investors with defence.

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7 mighty companies I'd invest in to build a defensive ASX portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would build a defensive share portfolio today.

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Top defensive ASX shares to buy in June 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to protect your investment portfolio in tough economic times?

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5 ASX shares I'd buy for a US recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Consumer staples and defensive shares are the place to go for those who fear a recession.

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Top defensive ASX shares to buy in May 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Could your investment portfolio do with some buffering?

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3 defensive ASX shares surrounded by wide moats I'd buy with $5,000

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors can secure massive returns over the long term if a company holds a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Recent Defensive Shares News

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Are these 3 S&P/ASX 200 stocks safer than houses?

| Carin Pickworth

Investors are always looking for “safe haven” stock market picks, particularly in a market with widespread volatility

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Good news for the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price as benchmark iron ore enters bull market

| Carin Pickworth

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) share price is on the rise today as iron ore enters a bull market.

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Gold miners dominate the 52-week highs list

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 is down more than 10% from its 12 month high, but these three gold mining stocks are…

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Why I think it's time to sell these 'safe' blue chips

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to sell AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Here's why I don't regret selling my shares in Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY)

| Kevin Gandiya

One year ago, I decided to sell my shares in Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) and I'm not regretting it.

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Is the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is falling.

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Is Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) a buy or a sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is a hard one to judge.

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Credit Suisse picks stocks to buy for an "all-weather" defensive portfolio

| Brendon Lau

Traditional defensive stocks have not provided much protection from the lastest market turmoil. A new alternative group of quality defensives…

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Is it time to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is lower, is it better value?

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3 shares for a blue-chip portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could create a good portfolio.

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3 'safe' shares to ride out the volatility

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could be safer than most.

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Beat the market volatility with these dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) dividend is one of three I would snap up during this market turmoil...

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Why investors have confidence in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)

| Carin Pickworth

Natural gas, oil and liquids miner Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) has won the confidence of investors in the last 12…

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Is Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) cushioned from the impact of a weakening housing market?

| Carin Pickworth

What does a softening of the housing market mean for infrastructure group Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC)?

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Why I like these 2 quality dividend shares right now

| Dave Gow

These reliable businesses have earnings with defensive characteristics and are the type of quality company I want to hold when…

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2 shares I'll hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 shares are long-term investment ideas.

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3 high quality blue chips I want to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 blue chips are high quality, I want to buy them.

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Here are the big bank shares I would buy right now

| Carin Pickworth

Big banks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) are a must-have blue chip in my mind.

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2 healthcare small caps for a healthy long-term portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 healthcare shares have long-term futures.

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Why I think the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is a sell

| Tristan Harrison

I think the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is a sell.

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The telco sector is on fire

| Tristan Harrison

Telco shares are on fire this week.

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Results: Why the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is up today

| Sean O'Neill

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price rose 3% this morning after the company released its half year results.

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Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is getting more attractive.

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3 shares to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are buy and hold forever ideas.

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Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price now in the buy zone or best avoided?

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Why this top fund manager prefers TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)

| Tristan Harrison

Airlie Funds Management prefers the telco TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM).

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Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has fallen heavily.

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Here's why I sold my bank shares

| Dave Gow

The banks are in hot water at the moment, but that's not why I'm selling.

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Fund manager picks 3 defensive shares for volatile times

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could be relatively safe options during upcoming volatility.

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Is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. (ASX:AFI) a buy after its FY18 report?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. (ASX:AFI) just reported its FY18 result.

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Why Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) is vulnerable to rising bond yields

| Brendon Lau

The latest monthly passenger traffic data only reinforces what sceptics believe – that the pace of growth at Sydney Airport…

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Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has done well recently.

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At $90 billion: Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) overvalued?   

| Matthew Breen

Will the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price fall in 2019?

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Why this share should be in every investor's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a very high quality business.

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Why power retailers like AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) can rebound from their $2bn sell-off

| Brendon Lau

The share price crash of AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), while understandable, is probably an overreaction…

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Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG) had a good FY18: Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG) had a good finish to FY18.

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Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) reveals acquisition and capital raising details

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) has revealed the details about the acquisition.

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This LIC is a great idea for any retiree's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX:AUI) is a LIC that could suit most retirees.

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Here's why this LIC could be called one of Australia's safest dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Whitefield Limited (ASX:WHF) is a contender for every dividend portfolio.

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Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) in a trading halt, raising $150 million for cattle farms

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is looking to raise more money.

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