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SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

XAR tracks an equal-weighted index of US aerospace & defense companies.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) debuted on 09/28/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF is a passively managed Aerospace & Defense ETF with a modified equal-weighting system. Military spending is rising globally due to conflicts, benefiting defense funds. XAR's expense ratio of 0.35% is competitive, but its performance lags behind PPA and SHLD, making it the wrong fund in the right sector.

XAR: Right Sector, Wrong Fund

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The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) was launched on 09/28/2011, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

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Look at Aerospace & Defense ETFs, as companies report second-quarter 2024 earnings.

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Military, weaponry, and defense stocks have steadily moved higher since bottoming in 4th quarter 2022. This can be seen, in general, by looking at a chart of the Aerospace & Defense Sector ETF (XAR).

Defense Sector ETF (XAR) Showing Bullish Follow Through

Aerospace & Defence stocks outperformed sharply during the Trump presidency until COVID struck, and current momentum is strong. The XAR ETF has lost ground to the S&P 500, though, as earnings season heats up. The fund offers investors exposure to the Aerospace & Defense segment of the S&P Total Market Index, with a moderate-sized ETF and low expense ratio.

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With escalating geopolitical tensions and an estimated surge in global military spending, look into Aerospace and Defence ETFs as they report Q1 earnings.

Aerospace & Defense ETFs to Watch Amid Q1 Earnings

Investing in companies that produce weapons and related systems may seem like a good idea, but the mantra of increasing militarization alone cannot justify further upside for XAR. European countries are consolidating their defense industry and increasing military spending, which may not benefit the U.S. defense industry in the same way as before. European defense stocks are gaining traction as the industry consolidates, and ETFs providing for a more diversified geographical mix have emerged, competing with XAR's equal-weighted approach to the U.S. defense sector.

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Aerospace & Defense ETFs like ITA, PPA and XAR have hit 52-week highs lately.

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Military, defense, and aerospace stocks have seen an influx of buyers lately. In fact, the Aerospace and Defense sector ETF (XAR) is up over 25 percent since October.

Aerospace and Defense Sector ETF (XAR) Forms Bullish Posture

Tensions around the world are rising with notable areas in Eastern Europe and the Middle East becoming war zones. And there are concerns that those war zones may broaden if other countries become involved.

Aerospace & Defense Sector (XAR) Testing Breakout Resistance as War Tensions Rise

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With the current geopolitical landscape and increasing demand for defense equipment, investing in defense ETFs can be beneficial.

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SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF is a buy due to its solid performance, low expense ratio, and expected growth in the aerospace and defense industry. XAR has the heaviest weights on undervalued Spirit AeroSystems and Huntington Ingalls Industries giving the fund a competitive advantage over PPA and ITA. Aerospace and defense ETFs are likely to do well in 2024 given record high defense spending.

XAR: A Solid ETF To Capture Record High Defense Spending In 2024

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