iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
0
Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
78% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 91 | Existing positions closed: 51
71% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $44.7M | Put options by funds: $26.1M
38% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 11 (+3) [Q3]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 607 [Q2] → 639 (+32) [Q3]
0% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 204 | Existing positions reduced: 205
15.72% less ownership
Funds ownership: 56.62% [Q2] → 40.9% (-15.72%) [Q3]
18% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.44B [Q2] → $2.81B (-$630M) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ITA.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about ITA published over the past 30 days
Positive
Yahoo Finance
1 week ago
Is the defense sector poised for growth under Trump 2.0?
The aerospace and defense sector is poised for change under the Trump administration and Pete Hegseth's confirmation as the Secretary of the US Department of Defense with Wall Street experts anticipate defense spending to likely increase. Yahoo Finance's Josh Lipton joins Wealth host Brad Smith to discuss the aerospace and defense sector's outlook.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Aerospace ETF (ITA) Hits New 52-Week High
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ITA is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 32.4% from its 52-week low price of $120.56/share.
Neutral
Schwab Network
2 weeks ago
ETF Trends: Small Caps, Bitcoin, Defense
Cinthia Murphy says ETFs have been focused on small caps and defensive plays recently, though she points out that inflows are a lagging effect. She says there's been less of a rotation across sectors than an expansion, and that there have already been $60B in ETF inflows since 2025 began.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
SHLD: Better Than ITA As US Now Faces Organized Opposition
The Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is recommended over the iShares U.S. Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA) due to its tech-oriented approach and better adaptability to new defense realities. SHLD's holdings include innovative companies like Palantir which provides cybersecurity, and AI solutions, which can be embedded into advanced military systems making it more aligned with current defense needs. ITA's focus on traditional aerospace and defense companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin may struggle to adapt quickly to evolving defense requirements and budget constraints.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Defense Stocks Under Fire: Why I'm Buying The Dip
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.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 months ago
How to trade defense stocks with uncertain government spending
Sheila Kahyaoglu, Jefferies equity analyst, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss the potential impact of the Department of Government Efficiency, her outlook on defense stocks, and more.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog KBE, XLE, ITA, CRPT and RSHO
KBE, XLE, ITA, CRPT and RSHO are included in this Analyst Blog.
Negative
Barrons
2 months ago
Defense Stocks Are Taking It On The Chin.
Shares of Lockheed, Northrop, and other defense contractors are having a lousy day. The precise reason is hard to say.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
5 Sector ETFs to Gain Under Trump Presidency
Let's delve into the sectors that may benefit from the Trump administration and the ETFs worth betting on.
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