A defensive investor:
- Requires investments to be protected to minimise ups and down in value
- Is prepared to accept lower long-term returns
- May need regular income from their investments
What mix of investments suits a defensive investor?
To achieve the results you are looking for as a defensive investor (the amount of money you get back and the ups and downs you experience), you’ll need a certain mix of various kinds of investments. For example, a defensive investor might have: