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10 defensive ASX stocks to own in an expensive market
Stocks
10 defensive ASX stocks to own in an expensive market
These shares may protect an investor in a volatile market. 
James Gruber | 06 November 2024
The defensive ASX share to own forever
Stocks
The defensive ASX share to own forever
This listed player provides promising long term outlook after pledging significant capital expenditure to a transformative project.
Simonelle Mody | 02 October 2024
A rare undervalued opportunity for an ASX blue chip favourite
Stocks
A rare undervalued opportunity for an ASX blue chip favourite
This ASX blue chip is undervalued for the first time in three years, but is now an opportune time to invest?
Joshua Peach | 15 May 2023
Consumer staples: looking beyond Coles and Woolies
Stocks
Consumer staples: looking beyond Coles and Woolies
Why investors seeking defensive assets might do better looking past the big-name supermarkets and to this liquor store giant.
Joshua Peach | 14 May 2023
AGL and the road to recovery
Stocks
AGL and the road to recovery
It was the most-asked-about stock in this week's Ask the Analyst webinar. We unpack AGL's future - and why it's one of our top picks on the ASX.
Sarah Dowling | 12 May 2023
Why the market may be underestimating this healthcare stock
Stocks
Why the market may be underestimating this healthcare stock
Inexpensive healthcare stocks offering defensive earnings have become harder to find in recent months, but a new addition to Morningstar’s...
Joshua Peach | 09 May 2023
Analyst insights: A defensive tourism ASX stock we like
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Analyst insights: A defensive tourism ASX stock we like
This cruise and bus operator has secured long-term, low-risk, government-backed service contracts.
Jacqueline Moody | 01 May 2023
2 great ETFs for navigating a global recession
ETFs
2 great ETFs for navigating a global recession
These dividend and consumer defensive-focused ETFs can help investors weather an economic downturn.
Kongkon Gogoi | 24 March 2023
Why bonds still have a place in portfolios
Fixed Income
Why bonds still have a place in portfolios
Even during periods of rising interest rates, bonds can still help control risk.
Amy C. Arnott | 23 February 2023
Defensive investing ideas for 2023
Fixed Income
Defensive investing ideas for 2023
What to consider when investing in an uncertain environment.
Megan Neil | 26 January 2023