Geopolitical Risk = Massive Opportunity: The ProSec Trade Explained | Peter Tchir

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May 12, 2026

Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities and proponent of ProSec (production-for-security) themes, discusses reshoring, supply-chain resilience, and defense-related investment angles. He covers energy and Iran risks, critical minerals and rare earths, chips and AI-driven onshoring, shipbuilding and Heartland manufacturing, and the evolving role of drones and European defense shifts.

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ProSec Is A Broad Bipartisan Industrial Strategy

Production for Security (ProSec) is a broad, long-term national strategy beyond defense that targets chips, electricity, rare earths, shipbuilding, biotech and more.
Peter Tchir says ProSec gained traction over the past year and is now visibly accelerating across sectors like domestic chipmaking and grid projects.

INSIGHT

Just In Case Supply Chains Are Replacing Just In Time

Geopolitics is shifting supply chains from just-in-time to just-in-case, raising the premium on domestic production and diversified shipping lanes.
Tchir highlights North/Central/South America focus and alternative logistics like Panama Canal and Mexico projects.

ANECDOTE

Firm Leverages Retired Generals For Geopolitical Insight

Academy Securities includes over 30 retired generals, admirals and intelligence officials who inform its geopolitical research.
Peter says General Tata moved into an Undersecretary role, giving the firm unique operational insight.

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WANT HELP BUILDING A PRO-SEC PORTFOLIO? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.comToday's guest has been a champion for what he calls the ProSec trade.ProSec is short for "production for Security": aka the sectors essential to reshoring and national security.COVID and the Ukraine and Iran wars have woken up the countries of the world to the importance of supply chain resilience and home defense.In theory, the ProSec trade seems made of the times we now find ourselves in.But in practice, how has it been performing?To find out, we're fortunate to welcome back to the program, Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities.#nationalsecurity #iranwar #manufacturing _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thoughtful-Money-Disclosure-Document-12.6.23.pdf?pid=227Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Thoughtful-Money-Agreement-Agreement.docx?pid=227IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.