SHLD
Global X - Defense Tech ETF·Financial Services
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Global X - Defense Tech ETF·Financial Services
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Defense ETFs like ITA gain traction as Middle East tensions persist, boosting demand for missiles, air defense systems and military production.
Major U.S. defense stocks failed to outperform during the Iran conflict, tracking the S&P 500's negative performance instead. In this article, I explore several reasons for their apparent failure to serve as a meaningful hedge during wartime.
The U.S. military's recent Operation Absolute Resolve put F-35s, F-22s, and stealth drones into live combat, and every platform traced back to a company inside Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD).
Rising geopolitical tensions and Trump's defense push are fueling a long-term rearmament trend. One can explore ETFs to benefit from this outlook.
The decisive, lethal, and comparatively brief strategic military strikes executed by President Trump and Secretary of War Hegseth have once again elevated the profile of US military supremacy.
Key Takeaways: Defense ETFs now hold $42 billion in assets with $9 billion in inflows this year amid rising geopolitical tensions. Eight out of nine new defense ETF launches since 2025 have been global or international offerings.
