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The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) made its debut on 09/28/2011, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

XAR is an ETF holding 35 stocks, tracking the performance of the S&P® Aerospace & Defense Select Industry® Index, with an expense ratio of 0.35%. Since January, the ETF's price has declined by nearly 10%, leading to a mean reversion of the P/E ratio. State Street's 3-5 year EPS growth estimate remains at 11%. The forward P/E is at 25, in line with the 10-year average, making XAR's price, in my view, fair value.

Look at defense ETFs as the Trump administration looks to cut U.S. military spending.

The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) was launched on 09/28/2011, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.

2024 was a good year for defense stocks. From Jan. 1 through Dec. 30, 2024, the S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR 0.52%) scored an impressive 30% gain, outperforming even the broader S&P 500 and its impressive 26.5% performance.

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.

Buy Rating for SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: It is poised for strong returns in 2025 due to robust industry growth and strategic mid-cap holdings. Industry Outlook: The aerospace & defense industry is set for double-digit growth in 2025, driven by rising global passenger volumes and increased defense budgets. XAR's Strengths: Its diversified portfolio of fast-growing mid- and small-caps, along with its low expense ratio and strong liquidity, makes it a compelling investment.

Looking for broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market? You should consider the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/28/2011.

My portfolio initially surged post-election but has since faced pressure due to market uncertainty surrounding Trump's controversial appointments and their economic impact. Key affected sectors include healthcare, defense, and consumer staples, with significant declines in stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. I focus on the defense sector's sell-off, explaining the risk/reward outlook and emphasizing my investments in innovative defense companies like RTX and GE Aerospace.

Aerospace and defense ETFs have surged in the past year — and are up so far this week even as the U.S. stock market has broadly stumbled.