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Go defensive, but keep your offence open

01/02/2022

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NFL Defence

Tough times might be ahead; what can investors do? The answer might be to opt for safe companies with growth potential. Three of our Ultimate Stocks covered here could fit the bill.


The term defensive is a broad one. When you talk about a defensive stock, people often think of utility companies, or simply companies operating in mature markets. We are going to take a broader definition and define defensive as companies which provide goods or services that we must have, even when times are difficult. We also lump into this bracket companies with a solid growth record over an extended time frame.

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