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Defensive Buy

An investment decision to buy stock in a publicly-traded company that is resistant to market downturn. Examples of these companies include those in the pharmaceutical and budget retail industries. Defensive buys are relatively low risk, low return stocks, and investors often enter long positions in them if they anticipate a market downturn.

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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Defensive buys Matteo Guendouzi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos did not have the most memorable afternoon.

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I think it could be announced and everything will be finalised by the middle of next week." The signing of Mensah looks set to be the last of Bruce's defensive buys, following the captures of Marcos Angeleri, Ahmed Al- Muhammadi and Titus Bramble.

Mensah closes in on loan return

Such a move would force WDH to make defensive buys, something that requires resources and would therefore have a negative impact on the company's earnings in the mid-term, Michael Friis Jorgensen at Alm Brand Markets told Borsen.

Danish WDH seen to resort to buys

PAYBACK TIME: Liverpool's record defensive buys over the years have included (clockwise from top left) Phil Babb, John Scales, Mark Lawtrenson, Andrea Dossena and Martin Skrtel

Why Johnson can pay the transfer cash right back; He just needs to be himself - Lawro

IT seems that Rafa is pretty solid in his defensive buys.

VIEW FROM THE FORUMS

STEVE Bruce's defensive buys leave a lot to be desired.

Letter: Your Shout - STEVE Bruce's defensive

McLaren isn't yet convinced with McLeish's other defensive buys this season and he is adamant the Andrews-Kyrgiakos partnership will be the most dependable tomorrow.

Football: ST ANDREWS CCROSS; COUNTDOWN TO CAPITAL CRUNCH McLaren: Rangers need Marv for aerial battle with Jambos