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Rick Gardner of of RGA Investments says higher defense spending commitments across Europe could support the region's defense stocks, which remain relatively cheaper than U.S. peers. He also sees upside for U.S. LNG exporters, producers and refiners if Europe increasingly looks beyond the Gulf region for energy supplies.
Expense ratios, yield, and portfolio composition reveal distinct approaches in these defense ETFs-how do their strategies stack up for risk and sector focus?
One ETF captured higher recent returns, while the other showed greater resilience in downturns. See how their portfolios and costs stack up for investors.
The former four-star general warned that drone warfare had reshaped conflict and exposed defense gaps. Autonomous swarms have emerged as the next challenge for militaries globally.
Ukraine launched a program last year to host companies that want to test their defense technology. Hundreds of companies have expressed interest, and the number is rising, a defense executive said.
New AdvizorPro data shows RIAs broadened their ETF lineups in Q1 2026, leaning into real assets, active managers, and defense strategies.
The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.
The Department of Defense is aggressively reallocating capital away from legacy manned platforms in favor of autonomous artificial intelligence-driven tactical networks and high-altitude hypersonic tracking systems. Multi-hundred-million-dollar contract awards for next-generation uncrewed assets, combined with immediate software and hardware integration between legacy defense contractors and disruptive venture-backed defense technology firms, signal the onset of a structural procurement supercycle.
Shares of FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) slid 22% in Monday morning trading, while Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares dropped 12%.
Experts say Japan will initially export arms in areas where it's already strong, such as air defense systems and naval platforms. Global military spending hit a record of $2.89 trillion in 2025, the 11th straight year of increase, according to SIPRI
Looking for broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market? You should consider the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 26, 2005.
"Sell in May" may no longer work. Strong earnings, AI optimism and easing Iran fears could keep markets rising in May 2026.
Poland has signed its loan agreement under a European Union defence financing programme, securing 43.7 billion euros to strengthen its military as the bloc steps up efforts to boost security amid heightened geopolitical risks.
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Friday approved $25 billion in extra defence spending, around two-thirds of the much larger package the government had asked for to bolster the armed forces in the face of a rapidly modernising Chinese military.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) shares surged after the aerospace supplier posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its financial outlook, offering a boost to aerospace and defense ETFs that have faced pressure from rising geopolitical tensions and oil-price volatility.
For this year, Leonardo continues to expect new orders worth about 25 billion euros.
State Street opened its 2026 Global ETF Outlook with a single sentence that framed an entire year of flows: “Defense was the standout theme of 2025.
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions shekels, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
ETFs like ITA gain spotlight as global military spending hits $2.89T, rising 2.9%, with Europe leading growth.
Aevex and rivals are benefiting as the U.S. military ramps up spending to compete with battle-tested drone technology emerging from Ukraine.
The United States Air Force has no plans to retire its remaining fleet of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers for at least a couple more decades, and the old "BUFFs" as they are known, will be in service until the late 2040s or early 2050s, perhaps even longer. However, even as the Air Force will adopt the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raiders in the coming year, the B-52s won't be the only old workhorses that will remain in the bomber fleet.
Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, defence minister David McGuinty told a parliamentary committee on Monday, saying Ottawa could also purchase some foreign interceptors.
Twelve defense companies have been picked for initial work on space-based interceptors for the US' Golden Dome. These interceptors are the costliest and most complex parts of Golden Dome.
After a tough few weeks, analyst John Godyn sees an opportunity to buy the dip.
Cwm LLC decreased its position in shares of Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) by 32.3% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 20,796 shares of the company's stock after selling 9,913 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC's holdings in Invesco Aerospace
Defense stocks will be some of the key names to move the stock market higher, says Kevin Mahn. He points to the Trump administration's push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget and lasting geopolitical uncertainty as the sticky points backing his bullish thesis.
Palantir's Gotham platform provides target identification and analysis in battlefield situations. AeroVironment makes drones that can conduct surveillance, communications, or conduct strikes.
Investors are in for a big week with many companies reporting quarterly earnings. Among the biggest sectors that could see stocks volatile with earnings this week is the defense sector.
BigSur Wealth Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) by 30.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 8,182 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,600 shares during the period. BigSur Wealth Management
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury at the end of February, Brent crude oil prices have risen as high as $150 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran. Panic over supply is driving energy prices higher, and consumers are experiencing it at the pump with soaring gasoline prices.
Defense ETFs like ITA gain traction as Middle East tensions persist, boosting demand for missiles, air defense systems and military production.
BIP Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 6,633 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,039,000. Several other large investors have also made changes to
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.
NATO's "5% of GDP" defense spending target by 2035 will send investment into this sector soaring. The U.S. Department of Defense's budget proposal for 2027 is likely to exceed $1 trillion.
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.
The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) is built on a straightforward premise: wars and geopolitical tension are good for defense contractors.
Aerospace and defense stocks, including SHLD and ITA, have declined since the Iran conflict despite heightened geopolitical risk. ITA underperformed due to higher commercial exposure and lack of European defense holdings, while SHLD's diversified defense focus limited losses. Macroeconomic concerns, inflation, and fixed-price contract risks are pressuring near-term profitability and valuations across the sector.
Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) by 1.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 338,766 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 6,043 shares during
City Center Advisors LLC reduced its position in shares of Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) by 38.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,577 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,543 shares
Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) by 2.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,668,214 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 173,290 shares
Why should oil and gas companies drill? Prices have been — and still are — too low for them to bother.
Launched on October 26, 2005, the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.
Global conflict has erupted in 2026, from South America to the Middle East. With energy at the center of the picture, markets face potentially serious volatility.
