1. Stock Picking
2. Forex
3. Options Trading
4. Credit Crisis

Defensive Buy

What Does Defensive Buy Mean?
An investment that is an attractive buy because it is low risk, not because of its return potential.

Investopedia explains Defensive Buy
Many investors view utility stocks as a defensive buy.

Related Terms

Business Cycle
Buy
Defensive Strategy
More Related Terms

Related Links

Cyclical Versus Non-Cyclical Stocks - Investing during an economic downturn simply means changing your focus. Discover the benefits of defensive stocks.
Your Mutual Fund: It's Riskier Than You Think - Fund managers often take on more risk than they should, putting business ahead of fund holders' interests.
Where do investors tend to put their money in a bear market?

Rate this Term: Your Rating: Overall Rating: Vote Now!

Sponsored Links

MARKETPLACE

TRADING CENTER

CURRENT HIGH YIELD SAVINGS RATES

Type

Overnight avgs

Rate data provided by

Financial Terms (Listed Alphabetically): # | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Investopedia Partners: AOL Money & Finance