VTIX is trading at $8.15 (+7.66%) as defense stocks rally amid escalating Middle East tensions and regional oil supply shocks.
- The stock continues its upward momentum from a previous +8.61% gain on March 17, 2026, following drone strikes on UAE energy sites and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Shares are bucking broader market declines, supported by the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on inflation and ongoing geopolitical instability in the region.