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Defensive Buy

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

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Many investors view utility stocks as a defensive buy.

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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.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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