What the Israel-Iran Conflict Means for Sector ETFs

Are cybersecurity stocks a new safety trade? What the Israel-Iran conflict shows

CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks held up better than the overall market and software peers over the past three days.

What the Israel-Iran Conflict Means for Sector ETFs

ETFs tracking energy, aerospace, and defense stocks have wiped out initial losses following the onset of the conflict between Iran and Israel, instead climbing to new highs amid speculation that a prolonged conflict might drive up oil prices and fuel demand for weapons. The attacks and Iran’s retaliatory strikes, which also sent shock waves through Israeli-focused funds and broader markets, have far-reaching implications, with gains and losses e…