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Goldman's defensive stocks with quality-growth characteristics

Goldman Sachs identifies defensive stocks with quality-growth characteristics.

By · Published October 19, 2026  13:41 UTC · Updated October 19, 2026  13:41 UTC

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Goldman Sachs recommends buying 23 stocks from lagging sectors as big tech wobbles. This advice was first shared in an investment note by Goldman Sachs, as reported by Seeking Alpha and investingLive. Later, Quartz and MarketWatch expanded on the list of stocks, noting that they have quality-growth characteristics. The stocks are considered defensive, meaning they are less likely to be affected by market fluctuations. The list includes companies from various sectors, such as healthcare and consumer staples, which are typically less volatile than technology stocks.

According to Goldman Sachs, the S&P 500 earnings are expected to reach $415 in 2027. However, the firm warns that narrow leadership in the market is a risk, as reported by investingLive. The current state of the market is characterized by big tech wobbling, with Goldman Sachs urging clients to diversify their portfolios by investing in the recommended stocks.

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