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Whitepapers — September 30, 2025

The arms portfolio: Reviewing the thematic and sustainability profiles of European defense stocks

The rise in European defense stocks amid escalated geopolitical tension has highlighted the importance of evaluating the companies’ role in asset allocation. This includes examining their revenue exposure and alignment with current sustainability regulations.

In this Perspectives report, we weigh the military sales exposures of a European defense portfolio, and examine its alignment with current sustainability regulations.

The aim of the exercise is to showcase the wide range of metrics available to assess and construct portfolios that align with investment goals, regulatory requirements and policy considerations. Using these metrics, the study evaluates how a typical European defense stocks portfolio performs against key considerations for today’s investors.   

Explore the analysis by downloading the report.