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: