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Markets may be plummeting and global economic uncertainty persisting, but for investors who still need a portion of their portfolio in equities, defensive sectors are a more palatable option. These typically include large-cap equity income stocks which not only tend to fall less in value, but also make up for less growth by paying dividends.
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By Leonora Walters,
06 October 2011
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