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Defence ETFs Outperform Amid Geopolitical Tensions
What is the central argument of “Defence ETFs Outperform Amid Geopolitical Tensions”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-05-06
Exchange-traded funds focused on defence and aerospace have been stellar performers in the current geopolitical climate , far outpacing broader markets. Heightened conflict risk and surging military budgets have propelled defence equities upward, and ETFs concentrating in this sector are delivering impressive returns.
For instance, a new European defence ETF, the STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense (ticker EUAD), is already up about 39% year-to-date – dramatically outperforming the U.S. S&P 500 (which was down around 5% early in the year) and even U.S.-focused defence ETFs. On the U.S. side, the iShares U.S.
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- S&P 500 (which was down around 5% early in the year) and even U.S.-focused defence ETFs.
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What is Defence ETFs Outperform Amid Geopolitical Tensions?
Heightened conflict risk and surging military budgets have propelled defence equities upward, and ETFs concentrating in this sector are delivering impressive returns.
Why does Defence ETFs Outperform Amid Geopolitical Tensions matter for European defence?
For instance, a new European defence ETF, the STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense (ticker EUAD), is already up about 39% year-to-date – dramatically outperforming the U.S.
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