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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.
XAR hit a 52-week high as rising global defense budgets and geopolitical tensions fuel sector momentum.
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.
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.
From crypto to defense, key sectors show strength as the S&P 500 rallies 25% in H1 2025 after early volatility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aerospace and defense ETFs have hit a 52-week high due to escalating geopolitical tensions. These ETFs outperformed the S&P 500 this year.