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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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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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Why I'd buy this defensive ASX share sector right now

| Tristan Harrison

Defensive businesses could be the right way to play the current volatility.

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Beyond healthcare, consumer staples and utilities: 2 ASX defensive stocks to consider

| Laura Stewart

Looking for downside protection in this market?

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3 defensive ETFs to navigate volatility on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can add some stability to any portfolio.

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Power up your defences: 2 ASX utility ETFs for steady income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ETFs offer investors some of the ASX's most reliable dividends.

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Safe ASX shares to buy now and hold during market volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Not every stock is likely to experience as much volatility as the broader market.

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3 safer ASX shares Australian investors can rely on in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about the markets? Check out these defensive stocks.

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Recent Defensive Shares News

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1 reliable ASX stock I'd be as happy as Larry to hold through a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick for a recession-resistant ASX share to buy today.

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AML3D share price surges another 38% today! What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

The defence sector is catching some strong bids.

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Safeguarding against inflation: A defensive share strategy

| Kate O'Brien

Investing in defensive shares can shield your portfolio from inflation.

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Don't get clever, just buy stability: 2 defensive ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these defensive shares would be top buys for investors right now.

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5 ASX shares to buy for turbulent times

| Rhys Brock

Here are 5 stocks to consider buying for safety.  

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4 defensive ASX shares to own in a greedy market: Macquarie

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts reckon the ASX's record highs won't last...

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2 defensive ASX income shares I think investors should consider buying for bumper returns!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could offer defence and good returns.

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The pros and cons of buying Telstra shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity calling?

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My 2 favourite ASX utility shares for January 2024

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide a good mixture of defence and growth.

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Weathering market storms: Dividend stocks in Australia as a safe harbour

| Tristan Harrison

Defensive earnings could help provide stability.

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Here's my recommendation for safe ASX shares to buy in December 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be two leading defensive picks.

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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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Searching for defensive ASX shares? Here's what I look out for

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all defensive companies make for good investments.

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'Attractive valuations': 2 ASX 200 shares set for 'strong performance' while the world crumbles

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team reckons these two monopolies could do the trick during uncertain economic and geopolitical times.

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The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Is inflation becoming a headwind for earnings?

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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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'Quality defensive': 2 ASX 200 shares for a battle-ready portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stock tips from Baker Young Toby Grimm for resilient growth through economically depressed times.

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3 resilient ASX shares to help fortify your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These could be the defensive shares to buy in the event of a recession.

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This ASX 200 healthcare share could be a great way to defend against volatility

| Tristan Harrison

This leading healthcare stock has built an impressive defensive record.

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Recession-ready: 3 ASX All Ord shares that grew through the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares did just fine during the GFC.

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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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Dividend Investing

3 sectors to find defensive ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the sectors investors should look to for defensive income according to one top broker.

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Broker Notes

'Long and bullish': 2 defensive ASX shares to win through a difficult 2023

| Tony Yoo

Get it out of your head that you can't reap nice returns from 'safe' stocks.

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Buy this ASX 200 stock for its defensive earnings: Citi

| James Mickleboro

Citi thinks investors should be taking a punt on this ASX 200 stock.

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Why buying these 3 ASX shares could be a good way to hedge against a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

These types of ASX shares tend to perform better in a crash.

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3 reasons the Coles share price could still be great value

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a good time to put this supermarket’s shares in the shopping basket.

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'Classic defensive stock': Jump on this ASX dividend share when it hits $10

| Tony Yoo

Now is the time to buy these shares, according to the team at Market Matters, to rake in a 5.4%…

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Are Woolworths shares a good defensive buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the Woolworths share price run too high?

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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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Opinions

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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3 reasons why I think the Sonic Healthcare share price is a strong buy

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for healthy returns? Have a look at this leader.

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The ASX shares to buy in high inflation times

| Tony Yoo

Fairmont Equities' Lauren Hua presents the stocks to grab when costs are spiralling.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs names the high-quality defensive ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These defensive ASX shares could shore up your portfolio.

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Why I think Telstra shares could be a top buy for passive income in 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors call on Telstra shares for good dividend income?

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Is Woolworths 'the granddaddy of recession-proof stocks'?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this supermarket business provide investors with earnings amid the current economic uncertainty?

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Is Wesfarmers a good defensive ASX 200 stock to buy in the current climate?

| Tristan Harrison

How defensive is Wesfarmers and should investors invest?

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Top defensive ASX shares to buy in April 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to help shield your investment portfolio from financial fisticuffs?

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