iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITA

$147.80

0.63%

Market Cap: $6.79B

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

16% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 215 | Existing positions reduced: 186

6% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 57 | Existing positions closed: 54

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 601 [Q1] → 604 (+3) [Q2]

10% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $21.1M | Put options by funds: $23.4M

5.22% less ownership

Funds ownership: 57.28% [Q1] → 52.06% (-5.22%) [Q2]

7% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.41B [Q1] → $3.16B (-$244M) [Q2]

38% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q1] → 8 (-5) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ITA.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about ITA published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Aerospace & Defense ETFs at 52-Week High: Here's Why

Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have hit 52-week highs lately.

Aerospace & Defense ETFs at 52-Week High: Here's Why

ITA's Valuation Is Elevated As Its Secular Growth Trend Has Been Priced In

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers exposure to US aerospace and defense companies, with a focus on large-cap stocks and growth investments. The ITA ETF benefits from global military spending trends, particularly NATO's increased defense budgets, despite US fiscal constraints and budgetary pressures. Valuations for ITA are stretched due to recent gains, making it less attractive compared to peers like XAR and PPA with lower Boeing exposure.

ITA's Valuation Is Elevated As Its Secular Growth Trend Has Been Priced In

On the Radar With Aerospace and Defense ETFs

Like many analysts and investors, I'm always searching for the next big idea—whether it's a new company that creates a path to a whole new industry, an innovative ETF, or a new megatrend. I'm still an advocate of crypto, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive technologies, but sometimes good investment ideas aren't always obscure.

On the Radar With Aerospace and Defense ETFs

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?

CNBC Television

Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova sells the ITA and XBI

Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's selling these two ETFs.

Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova sells the ITA and XBI

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

Bipartisan Common Ground Could Create Investment Opportunities

It's been a rocky August so far for U.S. investors. They have been yet again reminded markets don't only move in one direction.

Bipartisan Common Ground Could Create Investment Opportunities

Zacks Investment Research

Aerospace & Defense ETFs to Track Amid Q2 Earnings

Look at Aerospace & Defense ETFs, as companies report second-quarter 2024 earnings.

Aerospace & Defense ETFs to Track Amid Q2 Earnings

Harris Or Trump – Defense Stocks Are Winning, Tech Battle, Personal Income Drops, Trump Crypto Push

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.

Harris Or Trump – Defense Stocks Are Winning, Tech Battle, Personal Income Drops, Trump Crypto Push

ITA: NATO's Boost In Military Spending Benefits USA's Arms Exports

Global military expenditure increased by 6.8% y/y in 2023, driving growth in the defense sector. NATO members pledged to increase defense spending, benefiting U.S. defense contractors. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers exposure to defense sector companies, with a neutral recommendation due to fund composition.

ITA: NATO's Boost In Military Spending Benefits USA's Arms Exports

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