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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

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

I'll be investing $5,000 in this defensive ASX stock following its first-class result

| Sebastian Bowen

This is one ASX share that has products customers can't seem to live without...

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5 ASX shares to buy for turbulent times

| Rhys Brock

Here are 5 stocks to consider buying for safety.  

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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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Recent Defensive Shares News

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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Defensive Shares

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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