Defensives
Sep
05
1993
Are Defensive Stocks Really Defensive?
An update of earlier study identifying significant market declines and how well the so called defensive groups performed.
Sep
01
1990
Are “Defensive” Stocks Really Defensive?
Not all the groups Wall Street views as defensive are actually defensive. But others have functioned very well as down market protection.
Feb
02
1984
Reducing Equity Risk While Retaining 50%+ Upside Potential
Does it make sense to buy the traditional “defensive” stocks in the later stages of a bull market? If upside potential is viewed as only 20%-25%, it may not make much sense at all. However, we think risk can be reduced without giving up much potential reward.