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Defense Stocks vs. S&P 500 (2020–2026).

Indexed total return (January 2020 = 100). Basket includes Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Thales.

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Defense Stocks vs. S&P 500 (2020–2026)
Indexed total return (January 2020 = 100). Basket includes Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Thales.
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Adjust Visualization Range2020-01 — 2026-01

In-Depth Analysis Report

Our statistical engine has synthesized the core metrics from this dataset to highlight critical performance indicators and regional variances.

Statistical Extremes

The dataset spans a significant range, reflecting diverse performance levels across the tracked categories.

  • Maximum Value: The highest recorded Defense_index is 305, observed in 2026-01.
  • Minimum Value: The lowest recorded Defense_index is 98, observed in 2020-07.

Top Performing Entries

The following list represents the top five entries in the current dataset based on the primary metric:

  • 2026-01: 305 (Defense_index)
  • 2025-07: 285 (Defense_index)
  • 2025-01: 265 (Defense_index)
  • 2024-07: 240 (Defense_index)
  • 2024-01: 225 (Defense_index)

Data Integrity & Methodology

This analysis is based on 13 unique data points. All values have been normalized and validated for the interactive lab environment. Users can download the raw dataset in CSV format using the button in the visualization header for further independent research.

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