Axon Enterprise

Curtiss-Wright

Howmet Aerospace

L3Harris

Woodward

Raytheon Technologies

General Electric

Northrop Grumman

General Dynamics

HEICO

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

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

The market views that as likely, at least if you go by the advance made by the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF XAR.

This defense ETF's rally suggests more U.S. funding for Ukraine will come through

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

Some retail investors are opting out of defense names despite knowing they typically perform better in war times.

Growing geopolitical conflicts have some investors feeling guilty about buying defense stocks

Boeing

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

With increasing geopolitical tensions in Central Asia and upbeat earnings driven by robust weapon sales, look into Aerospace and Defence ETFs as they report Q3 earnings.

Aerospace & Defense ETFs in Focus Amid Upbeat Q3 Earnings

Lockheed Martin

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we look at defense ETFs, which have rallied on the back of the Middle East conflict since the Palestinian militant group launched surprise cross-border raids from Gaza 13 days ago, pushing the region to the precipice of a dangerous abyss.

Israel–Hamas war boosts U.S. defense ETFs, but why it won't help stocks for long

First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund

VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF

U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

The growing Middle East crisis, particularly between Israel and Gaza, is becoming a major concern for investors. Some sectors or corners of the broad market are expected to gain or see increased attention amid such geopolitical tensions.

4 ETF Areas to Benefit From Escalating Middle East Conflict

Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares

Global X Defense Tech ETF

Shares of defense companies surged on Monday amid the fighting in Israel and Gaza.

Defense ETFs Spike on Middle East Tensions

Textron

Exchange-traded funds that buy aerospace and defense stocks were surging on Monday, after war erupted over the weekend between Israel and Hamas.

Surging aerospace and defense stocks lift these ETFs as investors monitor Israel-Hamas war

The conclusion of the financial year 2023 brought a surge in defense contract awards, reflecting the investment thesis for the aerospace industry. Investing in the aerospace industry can be tricky, and the SPDR® S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF does not provide the best returns. The F-35 is the defense platform receiving the most budget allocation, with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies being the top companies by contract value.

XAR: Not The Best Bet On A $175 Billion Defense Market

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

Global X Cloud Computing ETF

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

US Global Jets ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

Direxion Daily NVDA Bear 1X Shares

Direxion Daily Nvda Bull 2X Shares

Invesco QQQ

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

Global X Uranium ETF

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Hi! In this week's ETF Wrap, you'll see how investor demand for tech and artificial-intelligence ETFs this year pales in comparison with their strong performance.

Tech, AI ETFs are soaring, but flows show investors holding back

InfraCap MLP

Advisorshares Hotel ETF

Advisorshares Restaurant ETF

Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF

Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF

Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF

Invesco Dynamic Media ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

Spear Alpha ETF

iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF

I leverage my firm's data to identify three red flags you can use to avoid the worst ETFs.

How To Avoid The Worst Sector ETFs 3Q23

Capitalize on the upbeat Q2 earnings of the Aerospace and Defense companies with these ETFs.

Aerospace & Defense ETFs Under Spotlight Amid Upbeat Q2 Results

Russia's war on Ukraine has strengthened the NATO alliance and led to increased defense spending, benefiting the aerospace and defense sector. State Street Global Advisors' SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF is recommended for investors due to its strong performance and reasonable expense fee (0.35%). The fund holds 32 companies, with the top holdings including TransDigm Group, Howmet Aerospace, and Huntington Ingalls Industries.

XAR: An Excellent Defense ETF To Benefit From A Rejuvenated NATO

First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF

Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X Shares

Eaton

VanEck Vectors Environmental Services ETF 

iShares Global Industrials ETF

Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF

First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund

Voya Infrastructure. Industrials and Materials Fund

iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

iShares U.S. Industrials ETF

iShares Transportation Average ETF

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum Portfolio

Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF

First Trust Alerian US NextGen

SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF

ProShares UltraShort Industrials

Procure Space ETF

ProShares Ultra Industrials

Vanguard Industrials ETF

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

The industrial sector could be poised for a lift as mega spending projects kick in. Why capital investment in infrastructure has been lagging.

Why There May Be Growing Opportunities In The Industrial Sector

XAR invests in aerospace and defense companies within the United States. Ongoing conflicts overseas and emerging competition in the innovation space could spark demand within the defense industry.

XAR: Geopolitical Tensions Could Increase Military Spending In The United States

With Putin's horrific war on Ukraine, the allied Russia/China strategic partnership, and the recent spy balloon invasion, global military tensions are rising. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been met by a unified and robust response by the U.S., NATO, and the Democratic "West."

XAR: An Equal-Weight Defense ETF For A Dangerous World

One group within the Industrials sector trades at a lofty P/E, but momentum persists with aerospace & defense equities. The equally-weighted XAR fund has underperformed the cap-weighted ITA for 2 years, but the trend could be changing.

XAR: Equal-Weight Aerospace And Defense Going For A Relative Breakout

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

VanEck Future of Food ETF

No matter what the market conditions are, the hottest ETFs to buy will almost always make sense for investors. Fundamentally, these exchange-traded funds cover a basket of securities, thereby mitigating risk while enjoying broad upside opportunities.

7 of the Hottest ETFs to Buy for 2023

Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF

Gabelli Equity Income ETF

The fund looks to capitalize on the sector's solid performance.

Gabelli Launches Aerospace and Defense ETF

Invesco Water Resources ETF

A look at some of the top industrial ETFs.

Investing in Industrial ETFs

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) tracks U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Since inception in 2011, XAR has seen a steady increase in value.

XAR: To The Moon And Back

SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF

SPDR S&P Kensho Future Security ETF

SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF

SPDR NYSE Technology ETF

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

As we consider the current political landscape and the various midterm election scenarios, investors can turn to exchange traded funds to capture the potential outcome.

ETF Plays for the Potential Midterm Election Outcomes

VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF

SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF

As old FAANGs fall, investors may create their own industry and defense funds.

The DIY FAANG 2.0 Portfolio

Global X China Industrials

John Hancock Multifactor Industrials ETF

The manufacturing sector continues to be plagued by supply chain problems while demand is weakening. A post-pandemic reshuffle is in the making, with demand weakening and supply becoming less disrupted.

Industry Outlook 2022: Bracing For The Energy Impact

XAR invests in aerospace and defense companies. I think unless the ever-present risk of war was to materialize (resulting in a strong boost to aerospace and defense earnings), XAR seems overvalued.

XAR: Aerospace And Defense Companies Are Probably Overvalued

Most aerospace and defense companies came up with a mixed earnings. However, some companies offered assuring outlooks.

Aerospace & Defense Q2 Earnings: Hit or Miss for ETFs?

News for SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF ETF (XAR)