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In addition to political rhetoric, potential catalysts for aerospace ETFs include include, renewed airline pricing power evidenced by higher ticket prices, and more fees paid per traveler, increased airline profitability, new aircraft program launches and continued demand for aircraft models and technology.
“No matter which candidate wins the presidency, history shows that defense spending does not quite vary with the party in power, said Richard Safran, director at Buckingham Research,” according to CNBC.
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