ITA — iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ticker: ITA) is a equity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index. It was launched on 2006-05-01.
About ITA
The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is an equity ETF that tracks the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index. It invests primarily in U.S. companies within the aerospace and defense sector, offering exposure to a concentrated industry segment. An investor considering ITA would do so to gain targeted exposure to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The fund holds 48 companies, including major players like GE Aerospace and RTX Corp, and has an expense ratio of 0.38%.
- Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index.
- Invests in 48 U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
- Top holdings include GE Aerospace (18.97%), RTX Corp (16.65%), and Boeing (9.22%).
- Expense ratio of 0.38%.
- AUM of $14.09B with an average daily volume of 859,627.25 shares.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.95% |
| 1 Week | -1.15% |
| 1 Month | 1.69% |
| 3 Months | -6.17% |
| 6 Months | 11.21% |
| YTD | 5.85% |
| 1 Year | 25.48% |
| 3 Years | 100.94% |
| 5 Years | 109.61% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 22.09% |
| 2 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 22.09% |
| 3 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 22.09% |
| 4 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 22.09% |
| 5 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 21.45% |
| 6 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 21.45% |
| 7 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 21.45% |
| 8 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 21.45% |
| 9 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 21.45% |
| 10 | GE AEROSPACE | GE | 21.45% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Industrials Equities |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. Aerospace & Defense |
| Sector | Aerospace & Defense |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index |
| Inception Date | 2006-05-01 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | ITA |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $14.01B |
| Inception | 2006-05-01 |
| Index Tracked | Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ITA track?
ITA (iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of ITA?
ITA has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of ITA?
ITA has approximately $14.01B in assets under management.
Does ITA pay a dividend?
ITA distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues ITA?
ITA is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2006-05-01.
Open the interactive ITA dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.