iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
143% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $107M | Put options by funds: $44.3M
125% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 108 | Existing positions closed: 48
33% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.75B [Q1] → $3.67B (+$915M) [Q2]
27% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 256 | Existing positions reduced: 201
21% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q1] → 17 (+3) [Q2]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 691 [Q1] → 737 (+46) [Q2]
0.59% more ownership
Funds ownership: 43.78% [Q1] → 44.38% (+0.59%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ITA.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about ITA published over the past 30 days
Positive
Market Watch
5 days ago
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.

Positive
Benzinga
6 days ago
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.

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
ITA: Buy To Prepare For A World On The Brink
Global geopolitical tensions and surging defense spending make the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF a compelling investment opportunity. ITA stands out among defense ETFs for its large size, low expense ratio, and strong historical returns, with top holdings like GE Aerospace and RTX Corporation. Defense contractors are poised for a boom as military budgets rise worldwide; the fund's holdings benefit directly from this trend.

Positive
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
3 Sector ETFs Catching Fire After Earnings Beats
In the midst of many companies' mid-2025 earnings reports, names from the financials and tech sectors have stood out, as have firms from the aerospace and defense industry. It's common for investors to respond to earnings info by buying or selling shares of individual companies, but those bullish on these broader categories may find that a targeted exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an easy way to gain exposure to a larger segment of the market that is primed for success.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Defensive ETFs to Gain Attention Amid Soft Jobs Data?
Weaker July jobs data and sharp revisions fuel rate cut bets and shine a light on five defensive ETFs like QQLV.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Strong Start to Q2 Earnings Season: 4 Sector ETFs to Play
With nearly 40% of S&P 500 companies having reported their Q2 earnings, the overall picture is one of continued strength and steady improvement. Sector ETFs like VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA are in sweet spots.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
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.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
4 Sector ETFs to Play on Improving Earnings Trends
VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA ETFs may benefit as strong Q2 earnings and rising Q3 estimates boost sector optimism.

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ITA: Record Profitability Is Likely To Extend A Blistering Upside Momentum
Aerospace and defense companies are demonstrating strong earnings growth and a positive outlook. ITA ETF has delivered impressive returns: 35% year-to-date and 41% over the past year. Top holdings in ITA have reported record profitability and raised full-year forecasts.

Positive
MarketBeat
1 month ago
3 ETFs to Buy as the One Big Beautiful Bill Rolls Out
Investors expect that the Trump administration's contentious budget reconciliation law, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, may provide a boost to companies in industries ranging from domestic semiconductor manufacturing to fossil fuels. Though signed on July 4, 2025, the bill is designed to unfold gradually, with different components taking effect in the coming months and years.

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