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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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Is Wesfarmers the best ASX blue chip to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Would it be right to call Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) the best ASX blue chip to buy?

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I'd be a buyer of the Brickworks and Soul Patts share prices

| Tristan Harrison

At these share prices I’d buy both Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL).

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2 recession-proof ASX stocks for 2020

| Ken Hall

With global markets heating up, here are 2 ASX 50 stocks to help protect your portfolio in the event of…

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How safe are your assets and shares?

| Tristan Harrison

We may have to think about how safe our investments and shares are soon.

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Is it time to invest defensively on the ASX?

| Ken Hall

With further central bank interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions rising, is it time to protect your portfolio from downside…

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How to stay rich with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to stay rich with ASX shares.

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Is the AFIC share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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2 ASX shares to buy for your first $500 investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 2 ASX shares could be good ideas for your first $500 investment.

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Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy?

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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2 ASX healthcare shares on my buy radar

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX healthcare shares on my buy radar.

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Are these 2 government-backed ASX shares worth a look?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why some ASX shares are more equal than others, including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL).

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What should you look for when investing in ASX blue chips?

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in ASX blue chips can be a tricky activity.

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy?

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Are your defensive shares doing their job?

| Jules Woodward

I take a look at how 2 ASX defensive shares have fared over the past few days

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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2 ASX healthcare shares for any portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX healthcare shares for a portfolio.

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Is the Coles share price a buy with its deal with Accenture?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy for its new deal with Accenture.

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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2 exotic ASX ETFs for a defensive portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT) is one of my exotic ASX ETFs for a defensive portfolio.

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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2 ASX healthcare shares I'd buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX healthcare shares I’d buy for my portfolio.

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Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy?

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Defensive Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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What is the safest business on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there such a thing as the safest business on the ASX?

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

These are 2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I’m 100.

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2 crash-proof ASX dividend shares for your income portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of two crash-proof dividend picks

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Defensive shares on the ASX: a beginner's guide

| Jules Woodward

Let's take a closer look at what a defensive share on the ASX 200 looks like, and if you should…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a buy today?

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Why I'm waiting to buy InvoCare shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price overvalued?

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Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy?

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How to use ASX ETFs to save for a house deposit

| Sebastian Bowen

Using ASX ETFs to save for a house deposit is an option for first home buyers

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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Where is safe to invest on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors might be wondering is there any asset that’s safe to invest?

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