Worried About a Correction? Think Bonds, Not Defensive Stocks.
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Investors may consider loading up on Treasuries instead of defensive stocks to protect their portfolio against a market correction, as Treasuries may offer a safer alternative.
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When it comes to protecting a portfolio against a market correction, it may be better to load up on Treasuries–a lot of them–than defensive stocks. The S&P 500 is up almost 17% this year and the Nasdaq Composite has gained more than 21%. It would be understandable if investors chose to stick with what’s working: simply rotating into more traditionally defensive sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare, rather than fixed income.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on November 14, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.