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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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Defensive Shares

5 top defensive ASX shares for turbulent times

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be long-term defensive winners.

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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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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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Recent Defensive Shares News

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Defensive Shares

For $200 in weekly passive income, buy 10,300 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX blue chip could unlock enormous passive income for investors.

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Financial Shares

For $1,000 in monthly passive income, buy 1,770 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX blue chip could unlock enormous passive income for investors.

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Broker Notes

Credit and drinks: Experts name 2 ASX shares to buy for a 2023 economic slowdown

| Tony Yoo

Interest rate rises have now stepped up nine months in a row. The economy will suffer for a while.

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Defensive Shares

Here's why I'd buy this ASX 200 share with conviction if there's a recession

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be stronger in a recession.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for a possible recession next year

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three names that could provide protection in a downturn.

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Defensive Shares

Buy now: Experts name 2 ASX 200 companies essential to Aussie life

| Tony Yoo

When the economy is slowing down, you need to look for businesses that consumers just can't live without.

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Opinions

Worried about a stock market crash? I'd buy these 5 rock-solid ASX shares to ride it out

| Mitchell Lawler

Coast through a cold market with these hardened companies.

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Defensive Shares

These are the ASX 200 dividend shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares are highly rated...

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Opinions

Out of all my ASX shares, this has been my best performer so far in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

A commodity ASX share has been my best performer this year.

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Which ASX All Ords shares avoided a sell-off during the last recession?

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares were investors' best friends last time we had a recession.

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Opinions

Which ASX All Ords shares could perform well in a recession?

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are a few different industries that could keep generating solid earnings during tough times.

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Market volatility getting you down? Analysts name 2 defensive ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These defensive shares could be top options for investors in volatile markets...

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ETFs

Has the iShares Consumer Staples ETF protected investors' portfolios in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how defensive is a consumer staples ETF?

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3 ASX shares that could survive a recession: expert

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates have now risen 125 basis points in two months. So what are the best investments if Australia is…

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Defensive Shares

Has 2022 proven Woolworths is a defensive ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether the supermarket giant has lived up to its reputation as a defensive share.

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Broker Notes

Tolls and phones: Wilsons unveils 3 ASX shares to buy for a slowing economy

| Tony Yoo

The Reserve Bank is raising rates to intentionally reduce demand for goods and services. Which companies will fare best in…

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Defensive Shares

2 'quality defensive' ASX shares to see out rising interest rates: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

How do you combat the current uncertainty in the world? One expert has a couple of suggestions to buy right…

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Opinions

Here's why I'm going to invest in more Soul Pattinson shares in June

| Tristan Harrison

The investment house is firmly in my sights next month...

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Economy

Is the Telstra share price a defensive buy during times of market uncertainty?

| Monica O'Shea

What do analysts like about Telstra?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that keep giving investors pay rises

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX dividend shares that have been proving a good source of income for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons the Bapcor share price could be an ASX 200 winner

| Tristan Harrison

The automotive parts and services business could be an interesting ASX 200 opportunity.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to ride out the 2022 volatility: expert

| Tony Yoo

What are the 'reliables' that one can lean on right now?

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Broker Notes

Why this $7 billion ASX-listed company is a 'hidden gem': expert

| Tony Yoo

This business supplies Chemist Warehouse, which is a giant that's still rapidly growing. And Australians still need pharmaceuticals regardless of…

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Blue Chip Shares

Is the APA (ASX:APA) share price an attractive buy for reliability?

| Tristan Harrison

Might APA Group be a leading pick for defensive earnings and reliability?

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Defensive Shares

Sweet dreams: ASX 200 shares that have provided big returns without the worry

| Mitchell Lawler

Investments you can fall asleep to...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to guide you through a torrid 2022

| Tony Yoo

Is all the current volatility making your stomach churn? Here is a pair of stocks that could stop your hair…

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Defensive Shares

These 3 ASX 200 shares held up the best in the last market crash

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are the companies that thrived through the last rough patch for the Aussie share market...

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Defensive Shares

Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price a buy for the 5% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Coles shares worth owning for the dividend yield?

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons why the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Patts is an interesting business that may be worth considering.

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Blue Chip Shares

Two quality ASX 200 shares for an inflationary world: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Inflation has been missing for years, but that scenario appears to be rapidly changing.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares could be worth considering for a few different reasons...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares protected from rising inflation and interest rates

| Tony Yoo

Does the world trouble you somewhat at the moment? These are the stocks that one fund is holding to withstand…

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Broker Notes

5 defensive ASX shares to guide you through the market correction

| Tony Yoo

The market is getting hammered, but one fund reckons these 5 stocks could take you to the light at the…

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Defensive Shares

Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Coles be a consideration for dividend income?

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Share Market News

'Price makers': 2 ASX shares to protect against inflation

| Tony Yoo

Everyone's stopped talking about inflation now that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has ravaged Australia. But one expert says it's…

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons why Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) can be a good ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Patts could be a solid option for dividends over the long-term.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of compelling reasons why the Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price could be a buy at the…

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Defensive Shares

Why this expert is urging you to buy these ASX defensive shares even in a bull market

| Brendon Lau

Debate during this bull market has focused on whether to buy high growth ASX tech shares or cyclicals and value…

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Defensive Shares

4 ASX shares to boom when inflation goes up: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Want to protect yourself against rising prices and interest rates in the post-COVID world? Here are 4 ASX shares that…

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Defensive Shares

Why you should buy these 2 defensive ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Infrastructure Fund (ASX: MICH) is one of the 2 defensive ASX shares that an investor can buy today for…

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