Investment dictionary

WAR BABIES

War Babies: translation

A name given to securities in companies that are defense contractors.

Also known as "defense stocks".

A good example of this are firms that build aircraft and ammunition. When a war is imminent, these stocks tend to outperform the market because of the potential for increased business.

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