Market strategy in times of war – and post-war. 11 large-cap stocks from two sectors which fit the bill for both times

Things are escalating. Despite US President Trump’s initial promise of a short and sharp war, the conflict is widening – and shows no sign of ending anytime soon. The Iranian chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and the resultant surge in oil prices has sent markets into a tizzy globally. Sitting out the crisis is a good option, of course. But if someone put a gun to your head and forced you to invest money – what should you look at? A sector where there is demand and an element of annuity income; one that is not impacted by high crude oil prices.