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defensive buy

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

Notes:
Many investors view utility stocks as a defensive buy.

defensive buy
A low-risk investment acquired for its resistance to major declines in market value. For example, an investor expecting a weak economic climate may buy stock in a pharmaceutical company or an electric utility.
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