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defensive stock

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defensive stock
A stock that is resistant to general stock market declines. Stocks of electric utilities, gold and silver producers, and some consumer goods companies are considered defensive. Although defensive stocks resist downturns, they generally move up more slowly than other stocks during bull markets.


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