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  • How to Invest For Possible US Direct Involvement in Ukraine

    All,

    I saw part of Zelinsky's speech to the US Congress today. The images were quite striking - buildings being destroyed, children and families weeping. I also caught Biden's speech in response announcing the $800 Million military aid package to Ukraine.

    Its also clear the media and much of the Washington establishment is hot for war. Some in congress are demanding a no fly zone, and other people are asking directly for boots on the ground.

    Its clear that America is getting involved as much as possible without getting directly "involved". There is a very slippery slope between providing money, equipment, volunteers, logistical and intelligence support (which is almost certainly happening as well) and directly fighting Russia.

    So here is my question to the board - provided America does get directly involved, what's the best financial play? Invest directly in defense stocks? Drone manufacturers?

    james.c.hendrickson@gmail.com
    202.468.6043

  • #2
    I'm going to keep investing the same whether we're at war or not. If we go to war, the markets will tank and I'll buy the whole way down then hopefully the whole way back up. Total US stock and bond funds as usual.

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    • #3
      I don't try to time the market. I don't change my investments based on world events. The US has been at war one place or another nearly my entire life so I don't see this as any different. I'll stay the course.
      Steve

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      • #4
        If America gets directly involved, people might want to have a plan right here at home to make it through potential disruptions to daily life. I'd be less concerned about markets, good chance it might not be worth anything for a long time anyhow! I'd leave what's already in, and hope for the best.
        History will judge the complicit.

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        • #5
          Personally I'd suggest buying real estate in Australia. The radiation levels will probably be OK there.

          I am only half kidding.

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          • #6
            I think companies like Zoom and The HomeDepot were the big winners from covid.

            A prolonged war with Russia would strain the country in ways we today couldn't imagine. Material, food, and gas shortages.

            Metal working industries would probably see an increased need. Companies like Singer and Ball might become extremely necessary.

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            • #7
              Invest as usually and ignore the day to day headlines.

              War is awful, but there is war and tragedy happening everyday, all the time, all over the planet.
              Ukraine just happens to be at the top of the headlines right now and has everyone's attention.
              Will this war still be front and center in everyone's minds a year from now?
              Remember Covid-19?
              There isn't much coverage on that anymore even though it hasn't gone away

              Brian

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              • #8
                Don't invest into the obvious because that's how you get crushed. I do agree that this war will lead to more military spending, however the market likes to overshoot these things and the stock will crash if there's a ceasefire agreement signed on any random day you can't plan for. So any of these obvious trades should only be short term. .

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                • #9
                  Can anyone suggest me about the investments on Nestle stock? Is it safe to buy or invest on it?
                  Last edited by james.hendrickson; 04-07-2022, 11:10 AM.

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