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US Approves $93M Weapon Sale to India: A Boost for Defense ETFs
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Sentiment: Positive ()
A $93 million US weapon sale to India puts the spotlight on defense stocks like LMT and, by extension, fuels momentum for defense ETFs like SHLD.
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AI, Robotics, And Drones Have Changed Defense Firms Forever
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Defense industry giants like Lockheed (LMT) and Raytheon (RTX) retain top spots, but innovative firms and European players are gaining ground. Boeing (BA) has fallen in defense revenue rankings, while …
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This 1 Military ETF Trounced Even the QQQ by 4-to-1 This Year
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Most investors who track the market start and end the year comparing every result to two yardsticks, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY ) and the Invesco QQQ Trust …
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Disruptive Theme of the Week: Thematics Are Back! Should You Go With the Flow?
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Ideally, thematic ETFs capture long-term secular investment themes not fully represented by broad market or sector-based approaches. The best thematic index implementations make use of quantifiable measures such as revenue …
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SHLD: My Top Aerospace And Defense Pick For The Drone Crisis In Europe
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Global X Defense Tech ETF offers the best balance of European and US defense exposure, with strong performance and a focus on counter-drone solutions. Rising threat levels in Europe, …
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Time to Tap Market-Beating Defense ETFs Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Defense ETFs surge ahead of Q3 earnings, fueled by record military spending and global demand for advanced defense tech.
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Riding the Wave: Defense ETFs to Watch After the US-UK Tech Pact
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Defense ETFs are set to rally as the U.S.-UK Technology Prosperity Deal fuels AI-driven defense growth with $350B investment.
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NATO Airspace Crisis Ignites Rally in Defense ETFs
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Defense ETFs surged as NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones and a major spending pledge fueled investor demand.
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SHLD: Shield Yourself From Losses - Sell
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Sentiment: Positive ()
SHLD offers exposure to top global defense and aerospace firms, benefiting from long-term catalysts like rising NATO and government military spending. Recent earnings and contract wins highlight sector strength and …
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SHLD: A Compelling ETF, But Prefer To Wait For Some Retracement
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Sentiment: Positive ()
SHLD ETF, a $3B sized ETF which covers 42 global defense tech stocks, most of which are large-caps, has trounced global stocks and US stocks by 6-9x on average thisyear. …
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5 American ETFs Witnessing Gains Ahead of Independence Day
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Sentiment: Positive ()
SHLD, ARKW, BUZZ and other U.S. ETFs are seeing gains ahead of July 4.
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Top & Flop ETFs of the First Half of 2025
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
SHLD, SGDM and EPOL lead 1H25 ETF gains, while WEED, CHGX and EETH post the steepest declines amid global market shifts.
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SHLD: The Pause That Refreshes
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Global X Defense Tech ETF offers exposure to cutting-edge global defense technology firms, blending innovative newcomers with established industry leaders for robust portfolio diversification. Rising global defense spending, especially in …
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5 ETFs That Beat the Market in the First Half of 2025
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Sentiment: Positive ()
SGDM, SLVP, SHLD, URA and PSIL top the charts in the first half of 2025, defying market turmoil and riding sector-specific surges.
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With War Increasingly Defined By Drones, SHLD Is An Interesting Buy
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Rising global defense spending and heightened geopolitical tensions make the defense sector attractive, with drones and drone defense emerging as key growth areas. The Global X Defense Tech ETF offers …
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6 ETFs to Invest in June
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The S&P 500 roared to its best May in over 30 years, what???s next for June?
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Guide to Aerospace & Defense ETFs
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Defense spending hit a record $2.72T in 2024, boosting aerospace sector earnings as global tensions drive military budgets higher. ETFs like ITA, PPA and XAR are likely to gain.
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S&P 500 Makes the Fastest Recovery Since 1982: 5 Best ETFs
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The S&P 500 wipes out all its losses and returns to positive territory. We highlight the five best ETFs of this year.
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Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Investors typically diversify global portfolios with broad international ETFs. But recent market volatility has caused investors to look more closely at various international opportunities.
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SHLD: A Lot Of Potential Growth In Current Environment
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Global X Defense Tech ETF focuses on aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity. Key holdings like Palantir, Rheinmetall, and RTX Corporation are driving bullish sentiment due to their strong market positions …
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5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in April
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Here, we highlight five ETFs from different corners of the stock market that have outperformed in April.
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5 Sector ETFs Thriving in March
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Wall Street has exhibited wild swings in March. Despite the broad-based decline, a few corners of the stock market have outperformed.
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5 Sector ETFs That Have Outperformed the S&P 500 in Q1
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Here are a few ETFs that have outperformed the S&P 500 in the first quarter.
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3 Investment Trends in ETFs for 2025
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Not even a quarter into 2025 and we've been on a roller coaster of economic and market events. It's the perfect time for the Exchange conference, where advisors, issuers, and …
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5 International ETFs Beating the S&P 500 in 2025
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
After years of underperformance, international ETFs are crushing their U.S. counterparts and having the best start to a year in a century.
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SHLD: Record Defense Spending Can Accelerate Returns In 2025
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Record defense spending and geopolitical tensions make it an ideal time to invest in the defense sector, particularly through the Global X Defense Tech ETF. SHLD offers diversified exposure to …
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