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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.

Recent Defensive Shares News

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Defensive Shares

Woolworths vs Metcash: Which ASX defensive stock is better?

| Laura Stewart

Woolworths and Metcash are two classic ASX defensive picks—but which one stacks up best on yield, value, and resilience?

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3 defensive ASX shares I'd buy in a market sell-off

| Grace Alvino

These are three businesses I would still want to own if share prices suddenly fell sharply.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF could help protect your portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors are looking for protection right now.

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Worried about a recession? These ASX shares would be just fine

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares fare better in recessions than others.

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Consumer sentiment is low. These ASX shares stand to benefit

| Mark Verhoeven

Groceries and mobile plans do not get cancelled.

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Is Coles still one of the best defensive ASX shares to own?

| Grace Alvino

I like how Coles combines dependable grocery demand with several ways to keep improving earnings.

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Why I think these boring ASX shares could build serious wealth

| Grace Alvino

These three shares do ordinary things remarkably well.

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Buy, hold, sell: Coles, Woolworths, Wesfarmers shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers expect downside ahead for one of these ASX blue-chip stocks.

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Could Woolworths shares be a smart defensive buy for FY27?

| Grace Alvino

I think the investment case is about repeat demand, customer trust, scale, and the ability to keep adapting.

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Buy, hold, sell: Coles, Telstra, Wesfarmers, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these big-name blue chip shares.

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3 ASX defensive stocks to buy while sharemarkets are volatile

| Samantha Menzies

Large and reliable businesses with a stable cash flow can help ward off instability.

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Which defensive shares are outperforming the ASX 200

| Aaron Bell

These options have outperformed a soft ASX 200 for the year to date.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF is perfect for nervous investors

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're nervous about investing in 2026, check out this ETF.

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3 defensive ASX dividend shares I'd buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

I think these three shares could help add resilience to an income portfolio.

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Defensive Shares

Should investors still be thinking defensive in today's market?

| Aaron Bell

What are experts saying about these options?

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Is it time for investors to turn back to defensive ASX shares?

| Aaron Bell

Here are defensive options to consider.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock up 20% that I'd hold through any market

| Samantha Menzies

I think this classic defensive ASX dividend company is a no-brainer buy and long-term hold.

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Why I don't own Telstra shares (yet)

| Aaron Teboneras

Telstra is holding up, but I see better value elsewhere...

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Why I think 'boring' ASX shares could make you richer over time

| Grace Alvino

I believe long-term wealth is built on consistency rather than excitement.

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3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares in April

| Marc Van Dinther

Defensive earnings and steady dividends make this a smart long-term hold.

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How did these ASX defensive shares hold up in March?

| Aaron Bell

Did these stocks save investors during a turbulent March?

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Woolworths' $37 share price is near an all-time high, so why am I going to buy some as soon as possible?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why I still see Woolworths shares as a buy despite trading near all-time highs.

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Dividend Investing

2 defensive ASX dividend stocks for reliable income

| Samantha Menzies

I'd have these two defensive dividend shares in my portfolio to help hedge against sharemarket volatility.

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3 ASX defensive shares to buy in uncertain markets

| James Mickleboro

These shares have defensive qualities that could make them worth considering in the current environment.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF is perfect for an uncertain world

| Sebastian Bowen

With uncertainty on the rise, I think investors should consider this ETF...

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How to build a defensive ASX share portfolio in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

2026 could be a rough year for investors.

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Which defensive ASX shares are outperforming right now?

| Aaron Bell

Where should investors turn?

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2 ASX defensive shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I like these two stocks as resilient buys.

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ASX Share Market News

Why these ASX shares could be buys in today's volatile market

| Marc Van Dinther

This solid trio could help investors earn income and weather uncertainty.

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3 ASX shares I would buy to protect against a recession

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look like strong defensive buys.

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3 ASX ETFs with a focus on global defensive shares

| Aaron Bell

These three funds could provide defensive structure for your portfolio.

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Rotating into defensive stocks? 3 ASX companies to consider

| Aaron Bell

These three companies could add some protection to your portfolio.

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If I had to build a defensive ASX share portfolio today, I'd start here

| Grace Alvino

Defensive investing doesn’t mean giving up long-term potential.

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Why it's a great time to buy these ASX 200 shares in these rocky times

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer investors a mixture of stability and strength.

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Woolworths shares recover 22% from all-time low: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I'd do with the supermarket's shares.

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Is this the right time to invest in ASX defensive shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking towards ASX defensive shares as buys?

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Australian defensive stocks to buy now for stability

| Sebastian Bowen

With global uncertainty still high, here are three defensive ASX stocks that could potentially help protect your portfolio in 2026.

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3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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5 reasons to hold Telstra shares until 2030

| Grace Alvino

Telstra isn’t exciting, but for income and resilience, that may be exactly the point.

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Expecting a down year for the ASX? Here's 3 ASX defensive shares to target

| Aaron Bell

How could emerging global conflict impact the ASX?

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