Buy defensive stocks in 2019, investors advised


Over the recent quarter, the rubber glove industry has weathered the worst, given the sharp deterioration in operational earnings per glove.

PETALING JAYA: Stocks on Bursa Malaysia are heading into the last trading day of 2018 from inside correction territory, and for investors looking to protect returns on their portfolio in the new year, experts suggest playing it safe.

A survey of some of the analysts’ top recommended stocks for 2019 revealed that defensive plays are back in vogue, with counters featuring higher than average dividend yields making the top cut.

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