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Investing when a slowdown looms: Switch to defensive sectors, keep more cash
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Investors should see where they can deploy cash in relatively safe investments that provide a regular income stream.
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Q: We seem to be heading into a slowdown, but some people say I should still keep on investing. Inflation is also high, so what can I do to make my portfolio more recession-proof?
— Keep more cash. Anything from 10 per cent in cash to around half of your portfolio in cash and/or bonds.
