From national defense to encrypted assets, Trump's policies ignite structural investment opportunities.

The policy priorities for President Trump's second term are gradually becoming clear, and stocks benefiting from these policies are starting to attract market attention. From defense to energy, from digital assets to artificial intelligence, multiple industry sectors are riding the wave of Trump's proactive moves and policy inclinations. Since returning to office in January 2025, the Trump administration has been active, signing over 170 executive orders in six months and signing the "big and beautiful" $3 trillion tax cut bill on July 4th, becoming a hallmark of its economic policy. These policy directions provide investors with opportunities to reassess which sectors will benefit during Trump's term. In a recent report, strategists Pat Tschosik and Matt Bauer from the research firm Ned Davis Research wrote, "When we first created the 'Trump Trade Index' ahead of the 2024 election, we could only make judgments based on vague policy directions; now, defense, nuclear energy, digital assets, and artificial intelligence are the four main themes we believe have the most momentum, presidential support, and long-term potential." The defense industry is one of the biggest winners in this round of the "Trump Trade." In the "big and beautiful" bill, the government allocated over $150 billion for defense spending and streamlined the procurement process through multiple executive orders. Not only has domestic military spending in the US risen, but under pressure from the Trump administration, several NATO countries have committed to increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, further expanding the market space for the global defense industry. Ned Davis recommends focusing on the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD.US) among related investment tools. This ETF focuses on core defense technology companies such as Palantir Technologies (PLTR.US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT.US), and BAE Systems (BAESY.US). The energy sector has also undergone a significant shift due to Trump's policy changes. The new tax cut bill cuts subsidies for wind energy and companies like Clean Energy Fuels Corp., shifting policy focus to supporting fossil fuels and nuclear energy. The iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO.US) is considered a potential beneficiary because of its heavy exposure to traditional energy companies such as ConocoPhillips (COP.US), EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG.US), and Marathon Petroleum (MPC.US). The Global X Uranium ETF (URA.US) is also favored by the market. This fund focuses on companies in the uranium mining and nuclear energy chain, including Cameco (CCJ.US), NuScale Power (SMR.US), Oklo (OKLO.US), and NexGen Energy (NXE.US). In recent years, Trump has embraced the cryptocurrency community, even launching his own meme coin, despite mixed reviews. This Thursday, the US Congress passed a bill regulating stablecoins, a major victory for the crypto industry and seen as a continuation of Trump's long-term support for the industry. Ned Davis recommends two ETFs highly related to cryptocurrencies: iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT.US), providing a convenient way to hold bitcoin; and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF.US), investing in innovative financial companies related to cryptocurrencies such as Robinhood (HOOD.US), Coinbase (COIN.US), and Circle (CRCL.US). Although individual stocks or funds in the artificial intelligence sector are not detailed, it is listed by research institutions as a field with long-term "presidential support" and policy dividends, with the market generally optimistic about its potential for integration in areas such as defense, fintech, and government applications.