State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR $246.42)
- $246.42 P/E (TTM): 6.75X Cap: $5.06B
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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA $158.94)
- $158.94 P/E (TTM): 10.03X Cap: $6.93B
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iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA $218.07)
- $218.07 P/E (TTM): 19.17X Cap: $12.93B
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State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR $246.42)
- $246.42 P/E (TTM): 6.75X Cap: $5.06B
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iShares Global Industrials ETF (EXI $176.90)
- $176.90 P/E (TTM): 28.61X Cap: $955M
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First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ET (AIRR $101.28)
- $101.28 P/E (TTM): 25.85X Cap: $6.65B
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Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD $65.99)
- $65.99 P/E (TTM): 44.32X Cap: $5.08B
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Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (EUAD $42.49)
- $42.49 P/E (TTM): 194.58X Cap: $1.04B
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Q: I'm looking for an industrial US or global ETF in USD. I searched and discovered the aforementioned ETFs, which include defense ETFs. Which one or two ETFs would you recommend for diversification, and why? What proportion of my portfolio should consist of defense/industrial ETFs?

Read Answer Asked by Dev on August 25, 2025

General Dynamics Corporation (GD $342.20)
- $342.20 P/E (TTM): 22.4X Cap: $92.43B
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GE Aerospace (GE $315.14)
- $315.14 P/E (TTM): 42.29X Cap: $332.41B
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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT $483.03)
- $483.03 P/E (TTM): 27.05X Cap: $111.77B
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC $577.37)
- $577.37 P/E (TTM): 20.95X Cap: $82.40B
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State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR $246.42)
- $246.42 P/E (TTM): 6.75X Cap: $5.06B
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RTX Corporation (RTX $185.17)
- $185.17 P/E (TTM): 38.27X Cap: $248.27B
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Q: Dear 5i team.

I would like to look at a small investment in defence/war munitions sector companys or ETF. Can you suggest 3-5 names that cater to "War" efforts that can be considered a DIY ETF? As well, which ETF(s) would you consider for this exercise. Ideally one with the lowest BA %.
Finally, are these Co's trading at resonable valuations, or has this ship sailed, so to speak?

Many thanks for your help.

Read Answer Asked by Arthur on June 10, 2024

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA $158.94)
- $158.94 P/E (TTM): 10.03X Cap: $6.93B
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iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA $218.07)
- $218.07 P/E (TTM): 19.17X Cap: $12.93B
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State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR $246.42)
- $246.42 P/E (TTM): 6.75X Cap: $5.06B
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Q: Please suggest some defence spending etfs. Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Murray on January 05, 2024