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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

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue-chip ASX shares I think are so safe you could hold them forever

| Sebastian Bowen

No shares are 'safe', but some are safer than others.

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Defensive Shares

Why I'd buy these top defensive ASX shares before Christmas

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be compelling picks in the next few months.

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Recent Defensive Shares News

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Defensive Shares

3 reliable blue chips to own due to the coronavirus

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 reliable blue chips, such as Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) to own because of the rising threat of the…

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Defensive Shares

Is this ASX 200 stock a buy for its defensive revenue?

| Cathryn Goh

With defensive shares in vogue at the moment, let’s take a look at an ASX 200 stock often considered to…

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares for a recession proof portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares for a recession proof portfolio including ASX infrastructure giant APA Group (ASX:APA).

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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Cheap Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Share Market News

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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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