EUAD

Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF

EUAD

Market cap $1.11B

Overview Fund Activity

45.40 USD

-0.43

0.94%

At close Updated Sep 16, 12:21 PM EDT

1 day

-0.94%

5 days

5.09%

1 month

5.48%

3 months

12.52%

6 months

27.74%

Year to date

86.07%

1 year

80.37%

5 years

80.37%

10 years

80.37%

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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)

425% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 63 | Existing positions closed: 12

413% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 41 | Existing positions reduced: 8

123% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $116M [Q1] → $260M (+$143M) [Q2]

58% more funds holding

Funds holding: 81 [Q1] → 128 (+47) [Q2]

48% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.73M | Put options by funds: $1.17M

2.0% more ownership

Funds ownership: 25.56% [Q1] → 27.56% (+2.0%) [Q2]

67% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 1 (-2) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top YTD Themes in the Rearview Mirror

It may not be the end of the quarter yet, but we have made it through summer, and that seems like a good checkpoint to evaluate the top ETF investment themes YTD. Let's take a moment to look in this year's thematic ETF rearview mirror.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top YTD Themes in the Rearview Mirror

EUAD: The 'Other' Way To Profit As Rearmament Of Europe Begins

European defense stocks are poised to benefit from NATO's commitment to increase defense spending, driven by geopolitical tensions and US pressure. I favor the Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF over any single company, using quintessentially U.S. Boeing as an example of the benefits of diversification. European defense companies like Airbus, Rheinmetall, and Saab are highly competitive, with advanced technology rivaling US counterparts and strong prospects from rising budgets.

EUAD: The 'Other' Way To Profit As Rearmament Of Europe Begins

EUAD: Entering A NATO Super Cycle

I rate EUAD a Buy as Europe's defense sector enters a super cycle driven by NATO's increased spending to 3.5% of GDP. EUAD offers convenient, concentrated exposure to top European defense names, with a 12% upside potential plus a 1% dividend yield. Consensus forecasts 20% annual earnings growth with a reasonable 1.3x PEG ratio versus US peers at 2x.

EUAD: Entering A NATO Super Cycle

Europe's Defense Stocks Cool. These 2 Are Still Taking Off.

Rheinmetall is the top contractor to Germany, which is spending more on defense, while Leonardo is a top name in electronics defense systems.

Europe's Defense Stocks Cool. These 2 Are Still Taking Off.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: High Octane, Levered Themes

In this risk-on market, levered themes have gathered inflows along with some outsized YTD returns. Many of today's levered ETFs are single-stock ETFs focused on high-flying companies such as Palantir.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: High Octane, Levered Themes

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

Moves To Bolster Defense In Europe Will Bolster EUAD In Your Portfolio

Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF is well-positioned to benefit from Europe's defense spending increases, driven by geopolitical tensions and a renewed focus on security. Drones and cybersecurity are key growth areas, with holdings like Airbus, BAE Systems, and Thales poised to capitalize on evolving warfare trends. EUAD offers geographic diversification and exposure to both traditional and emerging defense technologies, balancing risk and opportunity.

Moves To Bolster Defense In Europe Will Bolster EUAD In Your Portfolio

Disruptive Theme of the Week: These 3 Themes Have Been Working!

The market temperature for risk may be shifting, with markets back in positive territory for the year after some positive news on the tariff front. But year to date, clearly there have been three themes that have dominated from a performance perspective: gold, defense, and Europe.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: These 3 Themes Have Been Working!

Zacks Investment Research

Guide to Aerospace & Defense ETFs

Defense spending hit a record $2.72T in 2024, boosting aerospace sector earnings as global tensions drive military budgets higher. ETFs like ITA, PPA and XAR are likely to gain.

Guide to Aerospace & Defense ETFs

Zacks Investment Research

6 Factors to Play Europe ETFs Now

ETFs like EUAD and FEP are rallying as cooling inflation and ECB rate cuts boost Europe's market appeal over the United States.

6 Factors to Play Europe ETFs Now

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