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Defensives

Sep 05 1993

Are Defensive Stocks Really Defensive?

  • Sep 5, 1993

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?

  • Sep 1, 1990

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

  • Feb 2, 1984

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.