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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 excha...

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.

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 warf...

We have highlighted five ETFs from different corners of the stock market that have gained more than the S&P 500 over the past month.

Wall Street kicks off May on a strong note due to strong jobs data and trade optimism. Tech leads the charge.