SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,315 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
697% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.87M | Put options by funds: $611K
43% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 129 | Existing positions reduced: 90
33% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+1) [Q1 2025]
15% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 34
1.28% more ownership
Funds ownership: 43.65% [Q4 2024] → 44.93% (+1.28%) [Q1 2025]
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.15B [Q4 2024] → $1.15B (-$2.62M) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 364 [Q4 2024] → 358 (-6) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XAR.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about XAR published over the past 30 days
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 days ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
XAR: New Trends In The Aerospace And Defense Industry Drive This ETF
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers diversified exposure to the U.S. aerospace and defense sector with 40 holdings and no heavy concentration in top positions. With $3.5 billion in assets under management, XAR stands out among peers like ITA, PPA, and MISL for its scale and liquidity. A key advantage of XAR is its competitive management fee of 0.35%, making it a cost-effective choice for sector exposure.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
ETFs to Capture Market Momentum in the Second Half of 2025
From crypto to defense, key sectors show strength as the S&P 500 rallies 25% in H1 2025 after early volatility.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Iran Escalation Could Rally U.S. Defense Stocks -- XAR My Top ETF Choice
US Aerospace & Defense stocks are poised for improved sentiment due to escalating Middle East tensions and direct US involvement in Iran. Recent negative pressures—peace prospects in Ukraine and potential US defense budget cuts—have faded, with a $1 trillion budget proposal boosting the sector. Key beneficiaries include Boeing, Northrop Grumman, RTX, and Lockheed Martin, as their products are central to current military actions.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market, look no further than the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/28/2011.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Aerospace and Defence ETFs to Soar Amid Saudi Boost
Look at Aerospace and Defence ETFs as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia enter into a $142 billion defense sales deal, the largest defense sales agreement in U.S. history.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) debuted on 09/28/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Aerospace & Defense ETFs at a One-Year High: Here's Why
Aerospace and defense ETFs have hit a 52-week high due to escalating geopolitical tensions. These ETFs outperformed the S&P 500 this year.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
XAR: Often The Best Offense Is A Great Defense (And Aerospace) ETF
The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 by nearly 20% since July 2023, with a +47.9% return. The defense & aerospace sector is evolving, with private companies and drone warfare driving innovation and competition for government & private contracts. XAR's diversified portfolio, including top holdings like AeroVironment, Axon Enterprise, and Boeing, offers strong growth potential and capital appreciation.
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