Defensive strategies

5 documented Defensive strategies from our reference catalogue of 20,000 — names, logic and sources. Catalogued here, tested honestly, and — usually — buried in the graveyard.

15-25% defensive sleeve

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15-25% defensive sleeve allocation common

Source: Gotrade

Big 3 defensive ETFs XLV XLP XLU

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XLV + XLP + XLU big 3 defensive ETFs

Source: Gotrade

Defensives = Health+Staples+Utils

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Defensives = Health Care + Staples + Utilities

Source: SSGA

Health Care below 5Y median val

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Health Care below 5Y median val rel + abs SSGA Q2

Source: SSGA

Q2 2026 defensive rotation

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Q2 2026 defensive rotation slowing earnings

Source: Gotrade

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