Defensive Assets

Defensive assets are typically used to help manage risk within a portfolio and balance exposure to higher-volatility investments.

Gold is often considered in this context, as its price has, at times, behaved differently to other asset classes.

Through Rush, gold can be accessed digitally while being maintained in physical bullion.

What is a defensive asset?

How a portfolio is structured depends on an investor’s objectives, time horizon and tolerance for risk. Some investors may choose a higher allocation to growth assets, while others may prefer a greater allocation to assets typically considered more defensive.

Diversification is a key consideration in portfolio construction. By combining different asset types, investors aim to reduce reliance on any single market or asset class.

Defensive assets are often included for this reason. Gold is sometimes considered within this category, as its price has, at times, behaved differently to other assets.

As with all investments, outcomes can vary depending on market conditions, and asset allocation decisions should be considered in the context of an overall portfolio strategy.

Is it worth investing in a defensive asset?

How a portfolio is structured depends on an investor’s objectives, time horizon and tolerance for risk. Some investors may choose a higher allocation to growth assets, while others may prefer a greater allocation to assets typically considered more defensive.

Diversification is a key consideration in portfolio construction. By combining different asset types, investors aim to reduce reliance on any single market or asset class.

Defensive assets are often included for this reason. Gold is sometimes considered within this category, as its price has, at times, behaved differently to other assets.

As with all investments, outcomes can vary depending on market conditions, and asset allocation decisions should be considered in the context of an overall portfolio strategy.

How to invest in a defensive asset?

Defensive assets, such as gold, can be accessed either through physical holdings or financial instruments.

Through Rush, gold is accessed digitally while being maintained in physical bullion. Once registered, you can purchase investment-grade gold through the platform, with no minimum purchase requirements.

Holdings are recorded within the platform and supported by storage in secure Australian vault facilities, with metal independently audited and insured through policies arranged with Lloyd’s of London.

Through the app, you can buy, sell, transfer or gift your gold holdings, and spend from them using the Rush Debit Card where supported. You can also view current and historical pricing to monitor market movements.