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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 the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price a good defensive buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price an attractive buy as a defensive ASX share? Its shares have been…

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2 high-growth ASX COVID-19 shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX COVID-19 shares are displaying high levels of growth and could be worth a spot inside your portfolio.

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Is Bapcor (ASX:BAP) the best defensive ASX share to own?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) could be the best defensive ASX share to own in a portfolio. The auto parts business…

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Why the Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price could be a hidden opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

The Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SHL) share price could be a hidden opportunity for investors with its high level of COVID-19…

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Don't ever buy defensive shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

This is why companies that thrive in bad times will not serve you well in the long run. You've been…

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Passive income investors: How I'd invest in dividend stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Investing in a diverse range of dividend stocks with defensive characteristics could be a sound means of obtaining a passive…

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Is this the perfect ETF to buy for 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

With a year of uncertainty ahead in 2021, here's an ASX ETF that might be just what the doctor ordered…

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Is the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (ASX:MICH) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) (ASX:MICH) share price a buy? It gives exposure to global infrastructure.

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One ASX infrastructure share to consider for dividend income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Magellan Infrastructure Fund (ASX: MICH) a 'safer', more diversified dividend option than other infrastructure shares right now?

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An ASX ETF for uncertain times

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a popular choice for times of market uncertainty. Here's the lowdown…

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2 defensive ASX ETFs to add to a well-balanced portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is 1 of the 2 defensive ASX ETFs I think investors should…

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How to get Coles to give you money for 11 years

| Tony Yoo

Fundie reveals two defensive stocks that just kept giving this year, and one of them will continue to produce for…

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Share Market News

3 steps I'd take to find top stock picks for October

| Peter Stephens

Unearthing the best stock picks for October may be a challenging task due to economic uncertainty. However, it could produce…

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This ASX share is my top contrarian play right now

| Sebastian Bowen

MFF Capital Inevstment Ltd (ASX: MFF) is a contrarian bet in my portoflio today that I'm happy to hold for…

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3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

Want a stress-free life? I think these ASX shares could be a good pick to deliver returns that aren’t too…

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How to position your ASX share portfolio for a downturn

| Ken Hall

Investors are worried about how their ASX shares will perform in 2021. Here are a few ways to position your…

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3 defensive ASX shares I'd buy for safety

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 defensive ASX shares I’d buy for a reliable portfolio including telecommunications giant TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG).

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Where is the Bega Cheese share price headed in August?

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price jumped 2.0% higher yesterday but will August be a good month for…

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Is the Newcrest share price a buy in August?

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has already jumped 23.4% higher in 2020 but is the ASX gold…

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Analysis: Is the Woolworths share price good value in August?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is up 6.9% but what can we expect to see ahead of…

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What would deflation mean for your ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

Why ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) can help protect your portfolio from an expected period of deflation.

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Should infrastructure be part of your investment strategy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should infrastructure be part of your investment strategy? There are several different options to consider like APA Group (ASX:APA).

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4 ASX shares I'd buy to protect against a recession

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 ASX shares I’d buy to protect against a recession. I think these shares are defensive with solid…

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How I'd invest in this stock market crash to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying stocks with defensive characteristics and affordable dividends could be a sound means of making a passive income during a…

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Fortescue Metals and 2 other ASX 200 shares to buy in a recession

| Ken Hall

Find out why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and 2 more ASX 200 shares are on my buy list…

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Wesfarmers and one more ASX share I'd buy in another market crash

| Ken Hall

Find out why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and one other ASX share are on my buylist if we see another…

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Transurban Group and 1 other ASX share I'd buy in another share market crash

| Ken Hall

Many investors are wary of the next share market crash in 2020 but these 2 ASX shares are at the…

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy? Telstra's share price hasn’t moved much since the bottom of…

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Is $1,000 invested in AGL Energy shares a smart investment?

| Ken Hall

AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) shares are underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this year but is it a…

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Coles shares and 2 other ASX 200 companies to buy in the current market

| Ken Hall

Could purchasing Newcrest, Xero and Coles shares be the secret to stabilising your portfolio in another share market crash this…

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2 defensive ASX shares to protect your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I think that defensive ASX shares could be the best way to protect your portfolio from any future market declines…

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3 defensive ASX shares to buy if the sell-off continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy these 3 defensive ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) next week if the ASX…

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Why I think Wesfarmers is the best ASX blue chip

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is the best ASX blue chip to buy. In this article I’ll share a…

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Is the AFIC share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price a buy? The AFIC share price is recovering from the selloff.

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The Ramsay Health Care share price could surge next week

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price could surge next week. There has been an agreement about public hospitals.

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy? The telco could be one of the more defensive options…

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy? It just announced a culling of many Target stores across the…

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Gold

Is the Newcrest Mining share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) in 2020, but is…

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Is it time to buy ASX 200 gold shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 gold shares had a strong week on the markets, but are they the best fit for your investment…

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is down 4% year to date, but is it a strong ASX…

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