Defending the right to a long, comfortable retirementBY KATRINA KHOUPONGSY | WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024 1:50PM When it comes to investing, the word defensive is synonymous with fixed income and cash but equities can also display defensive characteristics.
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LIAM ROCHE
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