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US sectors and geopolitical risk: The investor's perspective

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Geopolitical risk has become the single biggest concern of modern-day investors. Disruptions in the business can destabilize portfolio values, as seen in most geopolitical crises. This paper employs an extended five-factor model to examine whether investors in US industries can anticipate these upcoming shifts in geopolitical risk to safeguard themselves better. Findings indicate that the financial sector investors are most associated with expected geopolitical risks. The basic materials and energy sectors are also vulnerable, while consumer goods and services are impacted by upcoming geopolitical threats but not acts. These insights are crucial for portfolio diversification and industry resilience.

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  • Choudhury, Tonmoy, 2025. "US sectors and geopolitical risk: The investor's perspective," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 73(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:73:y:2025:i:c:s1544612324017197
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2024.106690
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