State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

XAR

Capitalización de mercado USD 5439 M

Proposed changes to Norway's sovereign wealth fund ethics rules could open the door to investments in more Western defense companies. The fund is currently barred from investing in companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing because of their involvement in nuclear weapons production.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could boost defense spending, putting defense ETFs in focus as contractors brace for rising demand.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) debuted on 09/28/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.35% compared to the 0.75% fee for ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF. ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF delivered higher trailing 1-year returns but carries a higher beta and deeper maximum drawdown.

A new JATM framework agreement with Lockheed Martin could boost missile production and create broader opportunities across defense ETFs.

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offers diversified exposure to surging U.S. defense spending, especially amid escalating demand for munitions and advanced defense systems. FY 2027 defense procurement requests show unprecedented growth, with munitions up 185% and missile orders far exceeding historical averages, supporting robust industry backlogs.

German Defense Minister Boris ​Pistorius signed a letter of intent with U.S. ‌Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday aimed at deepening cooperation between weapons makers in both countries at a time ​when defense stocks have dwindled.

Drone warfare has dramatically increased global diesel refining margins, now over $94/barrel above Brent, far surpassing previous crisis levels. Cheap drones are systematically destroying refinery infrastructure, with defense spending shifting toward cost-effective countermeasures like directed energy weapons.

Prediction markets point to a divided Congress after November's midterm elections: Democrats retaking the House, Republicans holding the Senate. Key Takeaways: A divided Congress after the midterms may limit big legislation but not targeted policy moves.

The US retains significant munitions capacity for operations against Iran, but stocks of sophisticated interceptors missiles have come under greater pressure. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Col.