Defense and aerospace ETFs
Funds holding defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers. 5 funds in this group, ordered by trading volume (lowest expense ratio among those that report one: XAR at 0.35%). Data as of 22 Oct 2026. Educational, not advice.
Defense and aerospace ETFs: price, cost, yield and returns
| # | ETF | Price | Expense ratio | Yield (12m) | 1Y return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense | $204.48 | 0.38% | 0.09% | −2.6% |
| 2 | XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense | $218.31 | 0.35% | 0.19% | −7.9% |
| 3 | SHLD Global X Defense Tech | $61.89 | 0.50% | 0.69% | −6.7% |
| 4 | PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense | $154.53 | 0.58% | 0.43% | +0.5% |
| 5 | IDEF iShares Defense Industrials Active | $29.88 | – | 0.35% | −4.7% |
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