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Wartime and Wall Street: How War Affects the Stock Market

Historical analysis shows that the market outperforms during wartime.

By Jack Caporal – Jun 27, 2025 at 11:01AM

Key Points

  • Historically, U.S. stocks have risen following the announcement of wars, delivering positive returns.
  • Investing in defense-related stocks shows gains, especially after the U.S. becomes involved in a conflict.
  • Holding stocks for the long term through wars often stabilizes portfolios against initial market dips.
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