VictoryShares Protect America ETF (SHLD)

Defense ETFs SHLD, ITA, and PPA offer distinct exposure to global military spending as midterm election results and the Iran war shape the sector's outlook despite recent declines.

ITA offers lower costs and steadier returns, while SHLD delivers higher income but greater volatility. Which strategy fits your portfolio?

PPA targets legacy hardware with broader industrial exposure and stronger one-year returns, while SHLD emphasizes emerging tech and cybersecurity at lower cost.

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Sector focus and age set these two funds apart.

European military spending is surging at the fastest pace in decades, and these ETFs could position investors to access the space as it continues growing.

Compare sector focus, fund age, and portfolio composition to see how these two defense ETFs take different paths to growth.

Expense ratios, yield, and portfolio composition reveal distinct approaches in these defense ETFs—how do their strategies stack up for risk and sector focus?

Karp explained that tools like Palantir’s Project Maven form an important part of a more advanced defense capabilities.

The defense and space tech company posted Q4 revenue of $46.7 million, compared with analysts’ estimates of $48.07 million, according to data from Fiscal.ai.

Mobix Labs said it received new production purchase orders for electronic components used in Gulfstream aircraft.

America First Defense, a company in which Gaxos holds a 20% stake, secured a license for a drone-mounted electronic warfare system.

Brokerages cut the stock’s price target after the company reported a 38% decline in fourth-quarter revenue.

The firm said that the Anthropic phase-out timeline provides “ample time” for agencies to transition to alternative systems compatible with Palantir’s platforms.

The company announced that it has received a production purchase order for components used in the U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk cruise missile program.

As of Sunday night, U.S. stock index futures are down across the board, while crude oil and gold futures are up.

The awards are tied to the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and are expected to boost OSS’s revenue in 2026 and into 2027.

The company said that its DefendAir system successfully intercepted a drone traveling at 70 mph.

JFB Construction will merge with defense technology firm XTEND in an all-stock deal valued at $1.5 billion.

Lockheed Martin shares have rallied heavily this year, boosted by missile contracts and strong earnings.

Michael Burry said Palantir became widely recognized in the decade leading up to its 2020 debut as a secretive but influential player working alongside major government and corporate partners.

The autonomous systems developer has secured a $30 million contract for demining land along the Israel-Syria border in Israel, one of the largest projects in the country.

Lockheed Martin delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter topline and signed an agreement with the Department of War to expand missile production capacity.

Nukkleus completed the acquisition of Nimbus Drones Technologies and Marketing through the issuance of 1.85 million shares and a $3.25 million convertible note.