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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 1 MIN

Wharton Business Group Bets Big on Defense ETF

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Wharton Business Groups recent acquisition of over 800,000 shares of the iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF, valued at $27 million, signals confidence in the sectors growth. This move, disclosed in their May 7th filing, represents a new bet for them, joining their existing holdings like quality and value stock funds. The ETF, with $3.6 billion in net assets, is actively managed to target defense and industrial companies, aiming for solid returns with diversification. As global defense budgets surge, expect more funds to follow suit, positioning for the long haul. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed74b2464db70530

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