Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

PPA

Valor de mercado US$ 7,61 bi

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF has a much larger assets under management (AUM) and a slightly lower expense ratio than First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF. First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a more concentrated portfolio with 39 holdings, while Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF provides broader exposure with 68 holdings.

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Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin (LMT) and RTX Corporation (RTX), among many more, are at the epicenter of a massive replenishment cycle ushered in by the war in Iran lasting far longer than anticipated. U.S. rearmament is a valid reason to consider aerospace and defense ETFs such as the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA).

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