As football season gears up once again, it seems inevitable that the airwaves will fill with the old cliché that "defense wins championships". Whether that is true or not in sports, it is worthwhile for investors to ponder that question for themselves. Stocks in the defense industry have not performed notably well of late, so it may be time to consider whether this sector could do more than offer a little protection to an investor's portfolio.
The Winding Down Of Two Wars
Perhaps it seems odd to consider defense stocks in the wake of the announcement of the end of active combat operations in Iraq. The reality is that war is not an equal opportunity to all companies. Oftentimes valuable system upgrades are pushed off and innovative new projects are delayed as an ongoing war siphons off any available resources.
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