With the markets trading at all-time highs, it’s natural to want to protect your gains by turning to a more defensive strategy. As we’ve seen throughout history, when the markets go up, they tend to pull back to retest key averages and demand levels. Are we ready for a correction? Nobody knows for sure, but it doesn’t hurt to start defending your portfolio after a strong bull run. One way to do this is to buy defensive dividend stocks. These can add stability, reduce volatility and provide cash flow for fut ...