Market Moves: Week Ending 7 March 2025

  • Global defence ETFs (ARMR, DFND, DTEC) were a theme across the top performers last week after the EU announced plans to increase its defence spending by US$867 billion.1 This stems from recent uncertainty surrounding US commitment to European security and NATO, especially as former President Trump has criticized aid to Ukraine and suggested a less predictable stance on the alliance.
  • Global equity ETFs (MOGL, MKAX, XALG) suffered as markets fretted over the negative effects of prolonged tariffs in the US.2 President Trump’s new stance of “short term pain for long term gain” has spooked markets. The statement runs counter to investor beliefs that the administration’s policies were short-term negotiation tactics, not a long-term strategy.
  • There were $1.2 billion in reported inflows for the week and $828.4 million in outflows, marking a week of net inflows for the Australian ETF industry.

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