The benefits of defensive investing in the current financial climate

 Portfolio manager at Lazard Asset Management Aaron Binsted joins host Grace Ormsby in this episode of the nestegg Podcast to dissect Australia's current "soft" financial climate, and why defensive investing could be the right strategy for a multitude of investors. Aaron defines defensive investing, comparing it to conservative investment options; analyses the types of investors who should be considering it as an investment strategy; and provides examples of industries where Lazard Asset Management predicts growth for investors also delving into the criteria they assess investments against. With diversification an important part of a thriving investment portfolio, Aaron reveals some of the diversification mistakes that investors make, what SMSF investors should consider when selecting investment opportunities, and how investment decisions can impact an individual's portfolio. Thanks Aaron, for sharing your insights with the nestegg podcast team! You can stay up-to-date with what Aaron is up to at lazardassetmanagement.com Have an investment story to share? Get in touch at [email protected] you might get featured on the next episode.