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iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF

146.32 USD
+2.01
1.39%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
1.39%
5 days
-1.40%
1 month
-3.52%
3 months
-1.06%
6 months
9.13%
Year to date
16.65%
1 year
17.99%
5 years
30.64%
10 years
153.68%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

71% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $44.7M | Put options by funds: $26.1M

53% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 90 | Existing positions closed: 59

38% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 11 (+3) [Q3]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 606 [Q2] → 637 (+31) [Q3]

0% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 204 | Existing positions reduced: 205

15.78% less ownership

Funds ownership: 56.04% [Q2] → 40.26% (-15.78%) [Q3]

19% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.41B [Q2] → $2.77B (-$638M) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks 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.
SHLD: Better Than ITA As US Now Faces Organized Opposition
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Defense Stocks Under Fire: Why I'm Buying The Dip
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month 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.
How to trade defense stocks with uncertain government spending
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog KBE, XLE, ITA, CRPT and RSHO
KBE, XLE, ITA, CRPT and RSHO are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog KBE, XLE, ITA, CRPT and RSHO
Negative
Barrons
1 month 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.
Defense Stocks Are Taking It On The Chin.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
5 Sector ETFs to Gain Under Trump Presidency
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
Launched on 05/01/2006, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
5 Sector ETFs to Bet on This Earnings Season
Total S&P 500 earnings are expected to be up 3.7% from the year-ago period on 5.1% higher revenues. Of the 16 Zacks sectors, nine are expected to post earnings growth.
5 Sector ETFs to Bet on This Earnings Season
Positive
Market Watch
2 months ago
Aerospace and defense ETFs beat S&P 500 as Middle East fears intensify
Aerospace and defense ETFs have surged in the past year — and are up so far this week even as the U.S. stock market has broadly stumbled.
Aerospace and defense ETFs beat S&P 500 as Middle East fears intensify
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
ETFs to Consider as Middle-East Conflicts Escalate
After Iran attacked Israel on Tuesday, increasing exposure to defense, energy and gold funds becomes appealing, which tends to gain from escalating tensions in the Middle East.
ETFs to Consider as Middle-East Conflicts Escalate
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