Palantir Stock Decline Sparks ETF Opportunities Amid Market Volatility

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares have retreated 17% from recent highs, erasing $73 billion in market capitalization during a six-session slide. The selloff coincides with broader market weakness and a critical Citron Research report questioning the AI software firm's valuation. Despite the pullback, PLTR remains up 106% year-to-date, presenting potential entry points for long-term investors.

Rather than direct stock exposure, market participants are evaluating defensive ETF strategies. The Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) offers 9.49% PLTR weighting alongside defense contractors like RTX, while the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) provides diversified software sector exposure. These instruments mitigate single-stock risk while maintaining thematic positioning.