First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETFMISL
MISL
0
Funds holding %
of 6,810 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 3
56% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 14 | Existing positions reduced: 9
21% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $49.1M [Q2] → $59.2M (+$10.1M) [Q3]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 29 [Q2] → 30 (+1) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]
5.09% less ownership
Funds ownership: 74.12% [Q2] → 69.03% (-5.09%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MISL.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
MISL: Don't Fear The Decline, Think Long-Term
Despite geopolitical tensions, defense stocks like those in the First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) have declined due to fears of budget cuts under President Trump's DOGE initiative. The proposed $895 billion defense budget for 2025 contradicts market fears, suggesting defense spending cuts are unlikely given strong congressional resistance and vested state interests. MISL's recent underperformance and high volatility are likely temporary, with a long-term bullish outlook based on sustained defense spending and the potential for faster AUM growth compared to peers.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
5 Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy on the Dip
Investors can take advantage of beaten-down prices because the second Trump administration is likely to boost stocks.
Positive
Market Watch
3 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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top ETF Themes Through Q3 2024
As we face the last quarter of 2024, interest rates are finally heading down, kicked off by a 50 basis point Fed cut, the election race is too close to call, and global geopolitical instability remains a risk factor.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 months ago
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.
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