iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
81% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 114 | Existing positions closed: 63
61% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $101M | Put options by funds: $62.8M
26% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 232 | Existing positions reduced: 184
7% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.81B [Q3] → $3.02B (+$206M) [Q4]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 640 [Q3] → 672 (+32) [Q4]
3.55% more ownership
Funds ownership: 40.9% [Q3] → 44.45% (+3.55%) [Q4]
45% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q3] → 6 (-5) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ITA.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about ITA published over the past 30 days
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
This Defense Stock Could Hit $170 'Before Year-End,' Expert Explains Why
Rising geopolitical tensions have investors interested in defense stocks.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
4 Sector ETFs Hard Hit From Escalating Trade War
These sector ETFs are at risk from the escalating trade war.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
Launched on 05/01/2006, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Trump Tariffs & Retaliatory Moves Put These ETF Areas in Focus
A second round of tariffs imposed on Canada, China and Mexico by President Donald Trump takes effect today. These ETF areas would be impacted.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
How Military Budget Cuts Could Shake Up Defense ETFs?
Look at defense ETFs as the Trump administration looks to cut U.S. military spending.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Defense cuts wouldn't be a net negative for defense stocks, says TD Cowen's Roman Schweizer
CNBC's Eamon Javers and TD Cowen's Roman Schweizer, join 'The Exchange' to discuss Trump's comments on halving defense spending and the impact it could have on defense stocks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ITA: Blistering Aerospace And Defense Outlook Offers A Buying Opportunity
Increased military and commercial spending due to geopolitical tensions and air traffic growth makes the aerospace & defense industry a strong investment opportunity for 2025. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers robust returns due to its concentrated portfolio of large-caps. ITA's expense ratio, liquidity, dividend growth and price momentum also make it a worth considering investment option.
Positive
Yahoo Finance
1 month ago
Is the defense sector poised for growth under Trump 2.0?
The aerospace and defense sector is poised for change under the Trump administration and Pete Hegseth's confirmation as the Secretary of the US Department of Defense with Wall Street experts anticipate defense spending to likely increase. Yahoo Finance's Josh Lipton joins Wealth host Brad Smith to discuss the aerospace and defense sector's outlook.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Aerospace ETF (ITA) Hits New 52-Week High
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ITA is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 32.4% from its 52-week low price of $120.56/share.
Neutral
Schwab Network
2 months ago
ETF Trends: Small Caps, Bitcoin, Defense
Cinthia Murphy says ETFs have been focused on small caps and defensive plays recently, though she points out that inflows are a lagging effect. She says there's been less of a rotation across sectors than an expansion, and that there have already been $60B in ETF inflows since 2025 began.
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