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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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3 ASX shares to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

I would buy and hold these 3 ASX shares in my portfolio forever, including farmland REIT Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF).

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Can the Telstra share price reach $5 in 2020?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price rise to $5 during 2020? It would need to rise by 29%.

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This industrial ASX share could rise because of the coronavirus

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a business that could rise because of the coronavirus, Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), due to its products.

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3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

If you’re looking for your shares to give you a stress-free life, you should think about these 3 shares including…

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Can ASX infrastructure shares offer safe long-term returns?

| Tristan Harrison

Are the ASX infrastructure shares like Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) the best options for safe long-term returns?

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Is the TPG share price a buy before the Vodafone merger decision?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price a buy before the Vodafone Australia merger decision is announced?

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At this share price, is AFIC a great buy for the long-term?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) a great buy for long-term returns at this share price?

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Why Brickworks is a retiree's dream at this share price

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) at this share price is a retiree’s dream for dividends and returns.

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Why I think this ASX share is a great long-term opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a great long-term ASX investment opportunity.

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3 ASX shares I would buy to protect against a recession

| Tristan Harrison

In this article I outline 3 ASX shares that I would buy to protect against a recession including InvoCare Limited…

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Forget BHP! I'd rather buy these blue chip healthcare shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

Don’t think about BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) right now, I’d much rather invest in these blue chip healthcare shares for…

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3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares could make your (financial) life stress-free, including Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG).

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Is this the best ASX20 blue chip share?

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) could be the best blue chip share in the ASX20.

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Why I just invested in this top ASX share for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I just invested some money in Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares for the long-term.

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Is AFIC the best long-term investment on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) the best long-term investment on the ASX?

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Coles broke a promise, shareholders to miss out on millions

| Tristan Harrison

Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) has broken a promise, it will cost shareholders millions of dollars.

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Is the Telstra share price a buy in this market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy after this market sell-off?

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Will old school LICs like AFIC be forced to cut their dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Could old school LICs like Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) be forced to cut their dividends?

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Is the Ramsay share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price a buy after its rapid rise?

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Is the TPG share price a buy after the NBN price change?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price a buy with the NBN committing to change prices.

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Why Brickworks could be the best value ASX200 share to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) could be the best value ASX share within the ASX200.

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3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares to buy for a stress-free life, including Arena REIT No 1 (ASX:ARF).

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy?

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2 of the best recession-resistant ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The doom and gloom of a potential recession means the temptation to take a defensive position is high. But some…

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) unveiled two pieces of news, is the share price a buy in the aftermath?

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Is Wesfarmers the best ASX blue chip to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Out of all of the available blue chips on the ASX, is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) the best option?

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5 ASX dividend stocks for a recession in 5 years

| Ken Hall

As the global economy continues to hit new highs, let's look at 5 defensive ASX dividend stocks to add to…

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At this share price, is Telstra a good long-term investment for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) a good long-term investment at the current share price?

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Macquarie's key ASX 200 picks for 2020

| Brendon Lau

The strategists at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) is urging investors to stay defensive as it highlights its key buy…

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3 ASX shares to buy for a recession proof portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that could create a recession proof portfolio.

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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Is Ramsay Health Care the best ASX share for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) be the best share to buy for dividends on the ASX?

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3 healthcare ASX shares I'd buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 healthcare ASX shares I would buy for my portfolio.

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Goldman Sachs tips Scentre Group shares as a buy for dividend seekers

| Tom Richardson

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) yields 5.6% today.

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3 ASX dividend stocks to buy for a recession in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you're fearing a recession next year and unsure how to position your ASX portfolio, then this article is for…

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Is the AFIC share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price a buy for dividends?

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Is the Coles share price a buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price worth buying for dividend income?

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How Woolworths is hoping to use Uber Eats to grow the share price and profit

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) is tapping Uber Eats to help grow its profit and profit.

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The best ASX stocks to beat next week's RBA rate cut

| Brendon Lau

Get ready for lower interest rates! Most experts are predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut the cash…

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Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price a buy?

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