Defensive Investment Strategy

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Defensive Investment Strategy

An investment strategy in which a money manager seeks to protect the client's investment. A defensive investor seeks low risk, low return securities such as bonds, certificates of deposit, and some blue chip stocks.

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According to Ferrara, defensive investment strategies will remain critical to weathering an extended period of economic uncertainty.

Late-November Equity Market Rebound, Bond Market Uncertainty End Volatile November, According to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company Report

We're also offering more products with downside protection, such as variable annuities with guaranteed-income benefits and more defensive investment strategies. We read more and work with other advisors via affinity groups to stay informed and share ideas.

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“Despite this recovery, we expect investors to pursue defensive investment strategies in lieu of ongoing uncertainty surrounding debt, unemployment and market volatility.”

Equity Market Rebound Triggers Cautious Optimism According to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company October Economic Commentary