defensive sectors
Definition
Sections of an economy and the equities market, such as healthcare and utilities. These sections consistently show stable and predictable earnings (therefore reliable dividend payments) both in good and bad times, although they do not show spectacular growth.
defensive sectors is in the Investing and Securities & Futures Trading subjects.
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