Defending Defense

Defending Defense

Editor’s note: The following was adapted from our 4Q 2024 Commentary..

In a world where geopolitical tensions are escalating and global conflicts are high, the defense sector faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Despite the recent downturn in these stocks, we believe that the current...

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Exploring what seven cyclones in the Atlantic could mean for insurance and reinsurance stocks

How Could an Unprecedented Hurricane Season Affect Insurance Stocks?

As we move firmly into hurricane season, the number of storm systems heading toward (or already making contact with) the eastern United States is already breaking records.

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Update on Inflation and U.S. Interest Rate Policy

Update on Inflation and U.S. Interest Rate Policy

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at the highly anticipated virtual version of the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference. In providing an update on inflation, Mr. Powell took a majorly dovish tone and reiterated the Fed’s desire for 2% inflation,...

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Presidential elections tend to have considerable repercussions on defense stocks.

Playing the Recession Playbook in Defense, Part 2

Last week, we discussed how we have been active investors in the defense industry for years. There are a number of aspects we find attractive in the industry:

  • Solid free cash flow yields
  • Strong growth since the 2015 budget trough following the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and the Budget Control Act...
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Playing the Recession Playbook in Defense, Part 1

Playing the Recession Playbook in Defense, Part 1

We have been active investors in the defense industry for a number of years. There are a number of aspects we find attractive in the industry:

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