SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR

$155.49

0.08%

Market Cap: $2.34B

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)

1,700% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.52M | Put options by funds: $140K

48% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 123 | Existing positions reduced: 83

27% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 37

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 325 [Q1] → 335 (+10) [Q2]

5.63% less ownership

Funds ownership: 49.88% [Q1] → 44.25% (-5.63%) [Q2]

11% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.04B [Q1] → $927M (-$112M) [Q2]

60% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q1] → 2 (-3) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

On the Radar With Aerospace and Defense ETFs

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On the Radar With Aerospace and Defense ETFs

Zacks Investment Research

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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

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Bipartisan Common Ground Could Create Investment Opportunities

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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

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

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.

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

XAR: Sticking With Equal-Weight Aerospace And Defense

Aerospace & Defence stocks outperformed sharply during the Trump presidency until COVID struck, and current momentum is strong. The XAR ETF has lost ground to the S&P 500, though, as earnings season heats up. The fund offers investors exposure to the Aerospace & Defense segment of the S&P Total Market Index, with a moderate-sized ETF and low expense ratio.

XAR: Sticking With Equal-Weight Aerospace And Defense

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Zacks Investment Research

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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.

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Flying Cars

I have been dreaming about flying cars since I was a child, watching the cartoon “The Jetsons.” For those old enough to remember, the Jetsons were the cartoon family of the future, and they owned a flying car.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Flying Cars

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