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Defense ETFs

A Defense ETF is an Exchange Traded Fund, or basket of stocks, whose holdings are the shares of companies that manufacture aircraft, aircraft parts, weapons, radar equipment, and other items related to the defense industry. Defense Stock ETFs allow investors to hold and trade a wide range of Defense stocks.
Defense ETFs
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Defense ETFs
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Defense ETFs
Comparison IdeasAI ETFsBank and Financials ETFsBioTech ETFsBitcoin ETFsBlackrock ETFsBond ETFsCannabis ETFsChina ETFsCommercial Real Estate ETFsCommodities ETFsCopper ETFsCountry ETFs - AmericasCountry ETFs - Asia & PacificCountry ETFs - EuropeCountry ETFs - Middle East & AfricaCrypto ETFsCurrencies ETFsDefense ETFsEthereum ETFsEV ETFsFactor ETFs - Investment StyleFactor ETFs - Qualitative StyleFixed Income ETFs - U.S. Government & AgenciesFixed Income Factor ETFs - U.S. Corporate CreditFixed Income Factor ETFs - U.S. Treasury DurationGold ETFsGold Miners ETFsGrowth Stocks ETFsHealthcare ETFsHigh Dividend Yield ETFsInternational Credit ETFsNasdaq-100 Index ETFsReal Estate ETFsRegional Banks ETFsS&P 500 Index ETFsS&P 500 Sector ETFsSilver ETFsSize and Value ETFsU.S Industries ETFVanguard ETFs
Symbol
ETF Name
Price & Change
Expense Ratio
AUM
1 Year %
Smart Score
Follow
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
39.53
+0.12 (+0.3%)
0.50%$742.64M+45.32%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
153.86
+0.94 (+0.61%)
0.40%$6.42B+28.57%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
171.89
+1.72 (+1.01%)
0.35%$2.61B+33.25%
ARKX
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF
18.72
+0.21 (+1.13%)
0.75%$258.71M+27.75%
DFEN
Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares
37.34
+0.63 (+1.72%)
0.97%$210.97M+78.38%

Performance Comparison

Ticker
Company Name
Price
$ Change
% Change
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
39.41
12.41
45.96%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
152.92
36.04
30.84%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
170.17
45.04
35.99%
ARKX
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF
18.51
4.43
31.46%
DFEN
Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares
36.71
16.93
85.59%
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Defense ETFs Stocks Latest News

It’s a Dangerous World: Which Defense ETF Is the Best?
It’s a Dangerous World: Which Defense ETF Is the Best?
It’s an increasingly dangerous world from a geopolitical perspective, with conflict flaring in the Middle East, the war...
3M ago
ITA
PPA
Cathie Wood Buys 225K Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Cathie Wood Buys 225K Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Cathie Wood, the CIO and CEO of Ark Invest, bought nearly 225,000 shares of e-commerce giant Amazon ($AMZN)...
4M ago
AMZN
ARKF
XAR, ITA, or SHLD: Which Defense ETF is the Best, According to Analysts?
XAR, ITA, or SHLD: Which Defense ETF is the Best, According to Analysts?
Since 2022, the turbulent war landscape in many parts of the world has caused the demand for defense...
5M ago
ITA
XAR
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Doubles Down on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Doubles Down on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Cathie Wood‘s ARK Invest continues to be bullish about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and has bought 65,514 shares of the...
8M ago
ARKF
ARKG
ITA: This Defense ETF Has a 737-Sized Red Flag
ITA: This Defense ETF Has a 737-Sized Red Flag
The iShares Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) has been a reliable ETF over time, but it has a...
8M ago
BA
ITA
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR): Investors Betting on the High-Flying Future of Air Taxis
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR): Investors Betting on the High-Flying Future of Air Taxis
As the aerospace sector embarks on an exciting new chapter, testing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing...
8M ago
ACHR
ARKK
XAR: Looking to Play Defense? Check Out This Defense ETF
XAR: Looking to Play Defense? Check Out This Defense ETF
The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:XAR) is a strong aerospace and defense ETF with some intriguing...
8M ago
XAR
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Gains as Cathie Wood Buys Shares
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Gains as Cathie Wood Buys Shares
The developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR), got a boost in pre-market trading...
9M ago
ACHR
ARKK
ITA, XAR, PPA: Which Defense ETF is the Better Buy?
ITA, XAR, PPA: Which Defense ETF is the Better Buy?
As geopolitical tensions heat up around the world, it’s a good time for investors to compare three of...
10M ago
ITA
PPA
Defense Stocks: Are Wars Profitable?
Defense Stocks: Are Wars Profitable?
Globally, there is an escalation in unrest and conflict. Israel is waging a war against Hamas terrorists in...
1y ago
BA
GD
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Defense ETFs Stocks - FAQ

Which Defense ETFs stocks have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating?
These Defense ETFs stocks currently have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating consensus:
None of the selected stocks have a “Strong Buy” analyst rating consensus.
    Are Defense ETFs stocks overpriced?
    Global X Defense Tech ETF's stock price is currently $39.53, and its average 12-month price target is $41.50.
      iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF's stock price is currently $153.86, and its average 12-month price target is $170.07.
        SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF's stock price is currently $171.89, and its average 12-month price target is $183.33.
          ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF's stock price is currently $18.72, and its average 12-month price target is $20.27.
            Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares's stock price is currently $37.34, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.
              Which Defense ETFs stocks pay dividends?
              Global X Defense Tech ETF does not currently pay dividends.
                iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF does not currently pay dividends.
                  SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF does not currently pay dividends.
                    ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF does not currently pay dividends.
                      Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares does not currently pay dividends.