SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

XAR

Market cap $4.08B

Overview Fund Activity

222.83 USD

+1.51

0.68%

At close Updated Sep 15, 1:01 PM EDT

1 day

0.68%

5 days

2.64%

1 month

3.4%

3 months

13.26%

6 months

35.79%

Year to date

34.75%

1 year

46.01%

5 years

149%

10 years

316.58%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

514% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $9.45M | Put options by funds: $1.54M

184% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 71 | Existing positions closed: 25

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 8 (+4) [Q2]

39% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.15B [Q1] → $1.6B (+$446M) [Q2]

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 364 [Q1] → 406 (+42) [Q2]

0.04% less ownership

Funds ownership: 45.03% [Q1] → 45.0% (-0.04%) [Q2]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 120 | Existing positions reduced: 126

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about XAR published over the past 30 days

XAR: A Balanced Approach To Aerospace & Defense Investing

The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers diversified exposure to U.S. Aerospace & Defense stocks, balancing large, mid, and small caps with a modified equal weighting scheme. The U.S. aerospace and defense industry is supported by consistent increases in national defense spending, with more possible in the short/medium term under the current administration. XAR has delivered strong returns in both bull and bear markets and is one of only 12 U.S. Equity ETFs to limit losses to only 5% between 2012 and 2024.

XAR: A Balanced Approach To Aerospace & Defense Investing

XAR Vs. DFEN: Defense ETFs Amid The Putin-Trump-Zelenskyy Triangulation

Defense stocks are overvalued with high forward P/Es and a strong war premium, making volatility risk significant, especially for leveraged ETFs like DFEN. DFEN's daily 3x leverage amplifies volatility drag, making it unsuitable for long-term holding. But beware, this does not necessarily mean the end of the bullish phase for the aerospace and defense sector.

XAR Vs. DFEN: Defense ETFs Amid The Putin-Trump-Zelenskyy Triangulation

Aerospace and defense stocks are hot. These 10 companies are expected to show the fastest sales growth.

Various strategies for tracking the aerospace and defense industry have made good money for investors over the past 10 years.

Aerospace and defense stocks are hot. These 10 companies are expected to show the fastest sales growth.

US Defense ETFs Could Gain Ground As Europe's War Premium Deflates

European defense stocks experienced a sharp sell-off this week, reminding investors just how news-oriented the sector can be.

US Defense ETFs Could Gain Ground As Europe's War Premium Deflates

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 28, 2011.

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs in Focus in Light of Aerospace & Defense Q2 Earnings Boost

NOC, RTX, and LMT top earnings estimates in Q2, highlighting strength in the booming Aerospace & Defense sector. Tap ETFs like ITA, PPA and XAR.

ETFs in Focus in Light of Aerospace & Defense Q2 Earnings Boost

Zacks Investment Research

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/28/2011.

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) Hits New 52-Week High

XAR hit a 52-week high as rising global defense budgets and geopolitical tensions fuel sector momentum.

Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) Hits New 52-Week High

Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs: View From Above

While aerospace and defense ETFs have recently caught investor interest, space ETFs have been quietly gaining traction. The space sector shares some overlap with the aerospace industry.

Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs: View From Above

XAR: New Trends In The Aerospace And Defense Industry Drive This ETF

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers diversified exposure to the U.S. aerospace and defense sector with 40 holdings and no heavy concentration in top positions. With $3.5 billion in assets under management, XAR stands out among peers like ITA, PPA, and MISL for its scale and liquidity. A key advantage of XAR is its competitive management fee of 0.35%, making it a cost-effective choice for sector exposure.

XAR: New Trends In The Aerospace And Defense Industry Drive This ETF

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