defensives

He argues that institutional investors 'interest, and buying, will be centered on "defensives" -- stocks that are more stable in periods of volatility, especially consumer goods and pharmaceuticals.

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Few realize how important a role sound plays in what might be called the defensives of our every-day life.

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Tellingly, the so called defensives FMCG and healthcare indices have been amongst the top performers since the market hit its high, rising 2. 45% and 5. 74%, respectively.

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"It's premature to be piling into defensives for something that can't happen earlier than September," he says.

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"There are a lot of strategists who think the end of easing is the beginning of tightening, and that's why people have run for defensives," Mr. Knapp says.

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Among sectors, the strategy should favor more adventurous plays over defensives.

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Sectors that look cheap according to Morgan Stanley include telecommunications and other defensives, while capitals goods and consumer cyclicals are relatively expensive.

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They noted that, since last May, European cyclicals are virtually unchanged relative to defensives, while U.S. cyclicals are up 11%.

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They noted that, since last May, European cyclicals are virtually unchanged relative to defensives, while U.S. cyclicals are up 11%.

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With remarkable timing, he jumped out of energy stocks near the peak two years ago, hunkered down in defensives for much of the crash, and bought financials last year.

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