Goldman has a defensive portfolio for clients to turn to in rough markets – Here's what's in it

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Trader Michael Urkonis works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, January 28, 2020.
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Coronavirus fears triggered a steep sell-off in stocks as investors worry that the epidemic would disrupt the global economic growth. Goldman Sachs has a defensive portfolio it provides clients for times just like these.

But the stock basket also has a long track record of beating the market in good times and bad.

Here's what's in it.