SHLD: A Timely Defense Play As The U.S.-Iran War Escalates

Dividend Collection AgencyInvesting GroupFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)Comments(5)SummaryGlobal X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) offers exposure to large defense, cybersecurity, and advanced military tech firms, benefiting from ongoing geopolitical tensions.SHLD has outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (VOO) since inception, with a 52.44% total return through 2024 and strong NAV growth.Defense spending growth and rapid AI adoption are expected to drive further SHLD outperformance, particularly if current conflicts persist.Risks include SHLD’s short track record, potential for steep corrections after parabolic gains, and higher expense ratio versus typical passive ETFs.Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at iREIT®+HOYA Capital. Learn More » matejmo/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Unless you've been living under a rock, then you're familiar with the ongoing war with Iran. There have been reports of the war ending soon. But honestly, no one knows when it will end. This article was written byDividend Collection Agency8.67K FollowersFollowFormerly known as "The Dividend Collectuh." Top 1% of financial experts on TipRanks. Contributing analyst to the iREIT+Hoya Capital investment group.

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