Global Defense ETFs: Mapping the Opportunity

One of the most persistent themes this year has been global defense. Historically, it has been an industry that tends to shine when geopolitics drives the macro narrative.

ETF Trends • Dec 4, 2025

Bank of Korea Holds Steady as It Flags Higher Growth, Inflation

South Korea's central bank maintained its policy rate at 2.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting, staying on the sidelines as it raised its growth and inflation forecasts.

WSJ • Nov 27, 2025

12 'Bounceback' Stocks Put Up Huge Gains After Skidding In 2024

What doesn't kill your ETF apparently makes it stronger.

Investors Business Daily • Nov 13, 2025

US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

The U.S. and South Korea released details of a trade agreement on Friday that includes a $150 billion Korean investment in the American shipbuilding sector and an additional $200 billion earmarked for industrial sectors, the two countries said.

Reuters • Nov 14, 2025

South Korea releases details of trade deal struck with the US

Following are some of the details released by South Korea's chief policy adviser Kim Yong-beom, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said the two nations had reached a trade deal. Washington has not confirmed the details of the agreement.

Reuters • Oct 30, 2025

The Smartest ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Korean stocks are on fire this year, driven by AI gains and market reforms. Foreign investors are now net buyers of Korean stocks.

The Motley Fool • Oct 30, 2025

South Korea gives details of trade deal struck with the U.S.

Following are some of the details released by South Korea's chief policy advisor Kim Yong-beom, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said the two nations had reached a trade deal. Washington has not confirmed the details of the agreement.

Reuters • Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Reaches Tariff-Lowering Trade Deal With South Korea

The U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal Wednesday following months of negotiations that will lower tariffs placed against the longtime Asian ally in exchange for hundreds of billions of dollars in investments toward the U.S.

Forbes • Oct 29, 2025

South Korea's Economy Accelerated in Third Quarter

Gross domestic product rose 1.2% in the July-September period from the previous quarter, driven by government stimulus and exports' resilience despite tariff headwinds.

WSJ • Oct 28, 2025

For Targeted EM Exposure, Consider South Korea ETFs

A weakening greenback is being compounded by global de-dollarization and lower interest rates, creating an environment for emerging markets (EM) ETFs to prosper. In turn, more investors are flocking into EM equities, but for more targeted exposure, South Korea could present an intriguing alternative.

ETF Trends • Oct 20, 2025