Investopedia explains 'Defensive Buy'
From an equity perspective, defensive buys are usually found in sectors that are immune to recessions and economic slowdowns. These sectors generally comprise suppliers of essential goods and services - such as pharmaceuticals, utilities and consumer staples - that consumers cannot forgo even during difficult economic times. Savvy investors with diversified portfolios will tend to overweight defensive stocks during slow or no growth periods, and underweight them during expansionary periods.
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