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Defensive Asset
The short answer
An asset expected to preserve capital or provide stability during market downturns, such as cash, high-quality bonds, or utilities.
What is Defensive Asset?
An asset expected to preserve capital or provide stability during market downturns, such as cash, high-quality bonds, or utilities.
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