Stocks for Defensive Investors: How people with low risk appetite can buy stocks?

In a book called ‘The Intelligent Investor’ by Benjamin Graham, the author has categorised investors into two types: Defensive and Enterprising investors.

In this book, Benjamin Graham suggests which type of stocks is suitable for which type of investor. This kind of know-how is particularly helpful for beginners. Even experienced investors can take clues from it and refine their stock picking methodology.

The points explained by Graham in his book is not only logical but also seems to satisfy the overall theme of value investing.

But before we go into the details, lets know a bit about whom Benjamin Graham calls as “defensive” and “enterprising” investor.