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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A pioneer in thematic investing, Global X premiers the largest ad campaign in its history to announce a refreshed brand and transformed website.
Proposed changes to Norway's sovereign wealth fund ethics rules could open the door to investments in more Western defense companies. The fund is currently barred from investing in companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing because of their involvement in nuclear weapons production.
The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher assets under management than the Global X Defense Tech ETF. The Global X Defense Tech ETF provides a higher dividend yield, although its 1-year total return has trailed the iShares fund.
EU allies seek to redirect hundreds of billions toward defense, potentially boosting ETFs as Europe moves to address security gaps.
The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offers diversified exposure to surging U.S. defense spending, especially amid escalating demand for munitions and advanced defense systems. FY 2027 defense procurement requests show unprecedented growth, with munitions up 185% and missile orders far exceeding historical averages, supporting robust industry backlogs.
PPA targets legacy hardware with broader industrial exposure and stronger one-year returns, while SHLD emphasizes emerging tech and cybersecurity at lower cost.
Space data centers promise long-term growth, but profitability is years away due to high launch costs and operational uncertainties. The SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF offers the most efficient, diversified exposure, benefiting from current revenue streams in aerospace and defense.
Focus Financial Network Inc. raised its stake in shares of Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD) by 55.4% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 67,542 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 24,090 shares during the
SEC filings for SHLD aren't indexed yet (common for recently launched funds). Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.