3 Defense ETFs Surpassing Wall Street Projections Amid NATO's Heightened Readiness
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 17 2025
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Source: Benzinga
NATO Response to Drone Intrusion: Poland's downing of Russian drones in its airspace marks the first military action by a NATO member since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, leading to increased investor interest in defense ETFs.
Surge in Defense ETFs: Following the incident, European defense ETFs like the Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF saw significant gains, driven by NATO's commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, indicating a long-term growth outlook for the defense sector.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
