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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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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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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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Protect your portfolio with these defensive ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 4 defensive shares on the ASX to protect your portfolio from sharemarket volatility during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why I'm even more confident about the Soul Patts share price

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very confident about the Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price. Soul Patts is expanding into…

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3 defensive ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

Many ASX dividend shares have been hit hard in 2020, but I think defensive shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy? It gave its FY20 third quarter update to investors yesterday.

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy after all of the coronavirus-induced panic buying?

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy? It’s currently thinking about strategic options for Target due to the…

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Why this defensive ASX share is a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

I think that defensive business APA Group (ASX:APA) is a retiree’s dream in the current economic conditions at this share…

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Are Coles shares a strong defensive buy in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has outperformed in 2020, but will it be a strong defensive buy…

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3 ASX 200 shares to beat the bear market

| Ken Hall

How 3 ASX 200 shares including Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) could help you to beat the bear market and boost…

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Is the Coles share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price a buy right now? It could be about to report large revenue…

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Top broker names 6 defensive ASX shares to buy during the coronavirus pandemic

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these five ASX shares as the best defensive options right now...

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Is the Transurban share price a bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a bargain after it has fallen 24% due to the coronavirus fears.

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Forget cash! Here's why I think ASX consumer staples shares are king

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I believe ASX consumer staples shares are the new king of the ASX.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to make your ASX share portfolio safer in 2020

| Ken Hall

With the Aussie share market on a rollercoaster ride in 2020, here are a few blue-chip ASX shares to help…

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22% supermarket growth in March: Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy after Australian supermarket and grocery sales increased by 22% in…

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What makes an ASX blue-chip share blue in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what an ASX 200 blue-chip share looks like in 2020. Shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) might…

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Is the Telstra share price a buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy now? It’s down 20% since the coronavirus declines started.

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Coronavirus News

3 diversified ASX shares that will endure beyond the coronavirus crash

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 diversified ASX shares to consider buying that I believe will endure beyond the coronavirus crash.

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3 Warren Buffett dividend shares you can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of good dividend shares on the ASX. Here are 3 Warren Buffett dividend shares you can…

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Is Wesfarmers the best ASX 200 share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) the best S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) blue chip share to buy right now on the ASX?

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3 defensive ASX shares to shore up your portfolio today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 ASX defensive shares that could give you some peace of mind amid the high volatility that has…

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2 ASX shares that could carry you through the coronavirus market crash and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that I think can carry any investor through this coronavirus crash.

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Are Nanosonics shares a good defensive buy?

| Ken Hall

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) shares are up nearly 300% in 5 years, but are they a good defensive buy in…

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3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have proven themselves during the coronavirus selloff, such as infrastructure giant APA Group (ASX:APA).

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This ASX 200 gold share is up 900% in 5 years. Is there still time to buy?

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX 200 gold miner Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) are up 900% in 5 years, but is…

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At this share price, is TPG the best defensive ASX 200 share?

| Tristan Harrison

At the current share price, is TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) the best defensive share in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO).

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3 ASX 200 shares to protect against a coronavirus recession

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares which could protect your portfolio against a coronavirus recession.

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Is the AFIC share price a buy during coronavirus?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price a buy during the coronavirus outbreak?

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2 defensive ASX shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 defensive shares on the ASX that investors should keep an eye on during the coronavirus crisis.

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Is this the best defensive dividend share on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is income stock in this article the best ASX dividend share on the share market right now? It’s an infrastructure…

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Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy with the ongoing coronavirus impacts on the economy?

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Why the AGL share price was only down 6% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price was only down 6% in March. Does this mean AGL is a…

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Is the Ramsay Health Care share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price a buy amid the coronavirus pandemic and market selloff?

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Are Wesfarmers shares a safe buy in 2020's bear market?

| Ken Hall

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are down 13% in 2020, but here's a few reasons why I think they could…

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This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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