{"id":16597,"date":"2024-05-30T09:37:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T01:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/?p=16597"},"modified":"2024-05-30T09:37:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T01:37:07","slug":"etfs-to-hedge-against-geopolitical-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/etfs-to-hedge-against-geopolitical-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"3 ETFs to Hedge Against Geopolitical Risks in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Geopolitical risks have escalated globally, signalling that we\u2019re in a new geopolitical regime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these conflicts have presented themselves as a persistent market risk, they\u2019ve also created unprecedented opportunities for investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we explore 3 ETFs investors looking to protect portfolios against rising geopolitical risks can consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (<\/strong>ITA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Assets under management (AUM)<\/td>6.1B<\/td><\/tr>
Average daily trading volume<\/td>432,929<\/td><\/tr>
Expense ratio<\/td>0.40%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Source: Yahoo Finance, 22 May<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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With an AUM of $6.1B, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is one of the larger aerospace and defense ETFs available on the market. It seeks to replicate the Dow Jones U.S Select Aerospace & Defense Index composed of U.S equities in the aerospace and defense sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of May 2024, the fund is made up of 35 holdings, and its top 10 holdings, accounting for 76.80% of its total assets, are led by the following companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n