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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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Protect your portfolio with these defensive ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 4 defensive shares on the ASX to protect your portfolio from sharemarket volatility during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why I'm even more confident about the Soul Patts share price

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very confident about the Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price. Soul Patts is expanding into…

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3 defensive ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

Many ASX dividend shares have been hit hard in 2020, but I think defensive shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy? It gave its FY20 third quarter update to investors yesterday.

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy after all of the coronavirus-induced panic buying?

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy? It’s currently thinking about strategic options for Target due to the…

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Why this defensive ASX share is a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

I think that defensive business APA Group (ASX:APA) is a retiree’s dream in the current economic conditions at this share…

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Are Coles shares a strong defensive buy in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has outperformed in 2020, but will it be a strong defensive buy…

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3 ASX 200 shares to beat the bear market

| Ken Hall

How 3 ASX 200 shares including Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) could help you to beat the bear market and boost…

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Is the Coles share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy right now? It could be about to report large revenue…

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Top broker names 6 defensive ASX shares to buy during the coronavirus pandemic

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these five ASX shares as the best defensive options right now...

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Is the Transurban share price a bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a bargain after it has fallen 24% due to the coronavirus fears.

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Forget cash! Here's why I think ASX consumer staples shares are king

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I believe ASX consumer staples shares are the new king of the ASX.

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How to make your ASX share portfolio safer in 2020

| Ken Hall

With the Aussie share market on a rollercoaster ride in 2020, here are a few blue-chip ASX shares to help…

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22% supermarket growth in March: Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy after Australian supermarket and grocery sales increased by 22% in…

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What makes an ASX blue-chip share blue in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what an ASX 200 blue-chip share looks like in 2020. Shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) might…

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Is the Telstra share price a buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy now? It’s down 20% since the coronavirus declines started.

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3 diversified ASX shares that will endure beyond the coronavirus crash

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 diversified ASX shares to consider buying that I believe will endure beyond the coronavirus crash.

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3 Warren Buffett dividend shares you can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of good dividend shares on the ASX. Here are 3 Warren Buffett dividend shares you can…

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Is Wesfarmers the best ASX 200 share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) the best S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) blue chip share to buy right now on the ASX?

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3 defensive ASX shares to shore up your portfolio today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 ASX defensive shares that could give you some peace of mind amid the high volatility that has…

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2 ASX shares that could carry you through the coronavirus market crash and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that I think can carry any investor through this coronavirus crash.

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Are Nanosonics shares a good defensive buy?

| Ken Hall

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) shares are up nearly 300% in 5 years, but are they a good defensive buy in…

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3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have proven themselves during the coronavirus selloff, such as infrastructure giant APA Group (ASX:APA).

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This ASX 200 gold share is up 900% in 5 years. Is there still time to buy?

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX 200 gold miner Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) are up 900% in 5 years, but is…

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At this share price, is TPG the best defensive ASX 200 share?

| Tristan Harrison

At the current share price, is TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) the best defensive share in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO).

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3 ASX 200 shares to protect against a coronavirus recession

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares which could protect your portfolio against a coronavirus recession.

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Is the AFIC share price a buy during coronavirus?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price a buy during the coronavirus outbreak?

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2 defensive ASX shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 defensive shares on the ASX that investors should keep an eye on during the coronavirus crisis.

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Is this the best defensive dividend share on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is income stock in this article the best ASX dividend share on the share market right now? It’s an infrastructure…

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy with the ongoing coronavirus impacts on the economy?

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Why the AGL share price was only down 6% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price was only down 6% in March. Does this mean AGL is a…

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Is the Ramsay Health Care share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price a buy amid the coronavirus pandemic and market selloff?

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Are Wesfarmers shares a safe buy in 2020's bear market?

| Ken Hall

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are down 13% in 2020, but here's a few reasons why I think they could…

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This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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Is the Amcor share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Packaging giant Amcor PLC (ASX: AMC) could be poised to benefit from a variety of factors that could put its…

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Why aren't Coles and Woolworths shares at all-time highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ASX supermarket shares like Coles and Woolworths aren't hitting record highs amidst the coronavirus panic buying.

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3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares that have held up well in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would choose ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) for capital preservation in this current ASX 200…

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Is Telstra's share price a safe haven during coronavirus?

| Tristan Harrison

Is telco Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) a safe haven blue chip during the coronavirus share market selloff?

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3 ASX shares that will benefit from indoor living

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares that I think will benefit form Australians keeping indoors

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