SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

XAR

Market cap $4.12B

Overview Fund Activity

224.18 USD

+1.29

0.58%

At close Updated Sep 18, 9:38 AM EDT

1 day

0.58%

5 days

1.26%

1 month

3.51%

3 months

14.05%

6 months

37.54%

Year to date

35.56%

1 year

47.07%

5 years

145.73%

10 years

327.25%

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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)

514% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $9.45M | Put options by funds: $1.54M

184% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 71 | Existing positions closed: 25

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 8 (+4) [Q2]

39% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.15B [Q1] → $1.6B (+$446M) [Q2]

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 364 [Q1] → 406 (+42) [Q2]

0.04% less ownership

Funds ownership: 45.03% [Q1] → 45.0% (-0.04%) [Q2]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 120 | Existing positions reduced: 126

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about XAR published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

NATO Airspace Crisis Ignites Rally in Defense ETFs

Defense ETFs surged as NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones and a major spending pledge fueled investor demand.

NATO Airspace Crisis Ignites Rally in Defense ETFs

Zacks Investment Research

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 09/28/2011, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

XAR: A Balanced Approach To Aerospace & Defense Investing

The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers diversified exposure to U.S. Aerospace & Defense stocks, balancing large, mid, and small caps with a modified equal weighting scheme. The U.S. aerospace and defense industry is supported by consistent increases in national defense spending, with more possible in the short/medium term under the current administration. XAR has delivered strong returns in both bull and bear markets and is one of only 12 U.S. Equity ETFs to limit losses to only 5% between 2012 and 2024.

XAR: A Balanced Approach To Aerospace & Defense Investing

XAR Vs. DFEN: Defense ETFs Amid The Putin-Trump-Zelenskyy Triangulation

Defense stocks are overvalued with high forward P/Es and a strong war premium, making volatility risk significant, especially for leveraged ETFs like DFEN. DFEN's daily 3x leverage amplifies volatility drag, making it unsuitable for long-term holding. But beware, this does not necessarily mean the end of the bullish phase for the aerospace and defense sector.

XAR Vs. DFEN: Defense ETFs Amid The Putin-Trump-Zelenskyy Triangulation

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.

Aerospace and defense stocks are hot. These 10 companies are expected to show the fastest sales growth.

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.

US Defense ETFs Could Gain Ground As Europe's War Premium Deflates

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 28, 2011.

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

Zacks Investment Research

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.

ETFs in Focus in Light of Aerospace & Defense Q2 Earnings Boost

Zacks Investment Research

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/28/2011.

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) Hits New 52-Week High

XAR hit a 52-week high as rising global defense budgets and geopolitical tensions fuel sector momentum.

Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) Hits New 52-Week High

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