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Interested in European Defense Stocks? You Might Consider Buying This Global Defense Tech ETF.

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U.S. stock market is off to a poor start in 2025 , with the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite down 13.4% and 19.1% .

Some investors might want to consider investing in European defense stocks.

Global X Defense Tech ETF ( NYSEMKT : SHLD) has returned 16.7% through April 4 .

European Commission President: " Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending".

Palantir Technologies ( NASDAQ : PLTR ) makes artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software platforms for data analysis.

The U.S. aerospace giant faces numerous serious legal issues related to a spate of severe safety problems with its commercial aircraft.

The fund has a global focus, rather than just a European or international one.

Europe -based defense stocks look poised for stronger growth, in my opinion.

Rheinmetall is Germany 's largest defense contractor and provides a wide array of defense products and services, as well as automotive components.

Investors interested in global diversity can consider buying shares of Global X Défense Tech ETF.

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