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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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3 ASX shares to buy to recession-proof your portfolio

| Nicola Smith

With Australia now in a per-capita recession, here are 3 ASX shares you can buy to protect yourself.

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Why I decided to make Magellan Global Trust my biggest holding

| Tristan Harrison

I recently made the decision to make Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG) my biggest holding.

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3 ASX shares I own to protect against a recession

| Tristan Harrison

These are 3 ASX shares I own to protect against a recession.

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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 Transurban share price a buy for income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a buy for income? It’s worth thinking about.

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Why this business is my favourite ASX share

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is my favourite ASX share.

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Share Gainers

Newcrest and other ASX gold miners lead top gainers despite risk-off sentiment

| Ken Hall

Several big-name ASX gold miners have led the ASX gainers today as an inverted US yield curve and economic growth…

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3 defensive ASX shares to buy during a market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares and two others could be good options for investors looking to add defensive shares to…

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Share Fallers

The Costa Group share price has plummeted 28% lower – but is it a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX:CGC) share price has fallen 28.5% lower in 2019 as the company has downgraded earnings…

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Dividend pay day for AGL – is its share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) will pay its dividend to shareholders today – but is Australia’s largest energy company a…

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2 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could provide you with a stress-free life.

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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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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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How this defensive small cap made me over 50% in 18 months

| Tristan Harrison

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) has been one of my better investments.

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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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3 defensive ASX shares to watch amid global economic slowdown

| Kerry Sun

Here are 3 defensive ASX shares to hold amid fears of a global economic slowdown.

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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 Transurban share price a good defensive buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price an attractive defensive buy today?

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3 very reliable ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX dividend shares are very reliable income ideas.

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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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3 ASX shares I'll hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

I plan to hold these 3 ASX shares until I’m 100.

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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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3 quality ASX shares to buy for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that I think would be suitable for a retirement portfolio...

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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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Is the Transurban share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a buy?

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Is the Sydney Airport share price a buy for income?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

AGL share price surges 2% on renewables boost

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price surged 2% this morning as a $10 million renewables funding boost was…

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Does the Cleanaway share price offer defensive growth?

| Kerry Sun

Is Australia’s waste management sector one that can offer investors both stability and growth?

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2 ASX200 shares that every investor should own

| Tristan Harrison

These are 2 ASX200 shares that every investor should own.

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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 to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could be candidates to buy and hold forever.

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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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3 defensive shares to buy for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that I think have the defensive qualities required to be included…

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3 defensive ASX shares to buy before a recession

| Ivan Loh

If you want to better protect your portfolio, here are 3 defensive ASX shares to own before a recession.

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Is the Transurban Group share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a buy?

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5 ASX shares for a recession proof portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 5 ASX shares could be the core of a recession proof portfolio.

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2 quality ASX 200 blue chips to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX 200 blue chips to consider buying today.

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How you can retire rich with these 2 ASX 200 growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

You could retire rich with these 2 ASX 200 growth shares.

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Is the Transurban share price a buy for its dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) shares are buy based on its current dividend yield?

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3 ASX shares to buy for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

Owning these 3 ASX shares could lead to a stress-free life.

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