The Government Shutdown Could Be an Opportunity to Buy Defense Stocks

Some defense stocks could present a buying opportunity before the government shutdown ends, analysts said. Mario Tama / Getty Images Close Key Takeaways The government shutdown hasn't been great for defense stocks. But it could be time to buy them. Companies that supply the U.S. military and other areas of the government have faced near-term uncertainty this month as the shutdown has stretched into its fourth week. That's weighed on the shares: The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) and Invesco Aero ...