Investing in defensive assets: Cash, bonds & gold

Do you invest in bonds or gold? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to Chris Brycki from Stockspot, as he shares his case for defensive assets being included in an investors portfolio. MoneySmart defines defensive assets as “cash or fixed interest investments that are generally low risk and less volatile than growth investments”. Chris discusses how he views defensive assets like cash, bonds & gold, why long-term investor should consider investing in defensive assets, the role they play in a diversified portfolio, and why he invests in gold. Episode transcript now available via the show notes page. Take one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education and join our wonderful FB community. Score $100 off our premium ASX & US share research service, Rask Invest! If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts - it’s a 5 second task which really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces). Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. || We're proudly supported by ETF Securities || Learn more about ETF Securities: https://bit.ly/fundsETFS | DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Date recorded: 8th March 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices