XAR — State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (ticker: XAR) is a equity ETF issued by State Street tracking S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry. It was launched on 2011-09-28.
About XAR
The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is an equity-based fund that offers exposure to companies within the U.S. aerospace and defense sector. It tracks the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index and employs an equal-weight strategy across its holdings. The fund was established on September 28, 2011.
Investors might consider XAR for targeted exposure to the performance of aerospace and defense companies in North America. The fund holds 42 companies, with its top holdings including BWX Technologies Inc, Curtiss Wright Corp, and Carpenter Technology.
- Tracks the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index.
- Invests in 42 U.S. aerospace and defense companies using an equal-weight strategy.
- Had an inception date of September 28, 2011.
- The expense ratio for XAR is 0.35%.
- Current assets under management (AUM) are $6.27B.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.54% |
| 1 Week | -3.18% |
| 1 Month | 2.15% |
| 3 Months | -2.93% |
| 6 Months | 16.28% |
| YTD | 12.38% |
| 1 Year | 37.10% |
| 3 Years | 131.22% |
| 5 Years | 106.60% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US DOLLAR | 999USDZ92 | — |
| 2 | US DOLLAR | 999USDZ92 | — |
| 3 | US DOLLAR | N/A | — |
| 4 | US DOLLAR | N/A | — |
| 5 | US DOLLAR | N/A | — |
| 6 | US DOLLAR | 999USDZ92 | — |
| 7 | US DOLLAR | N/A | — |
| 8 | US DOLLAR | N/A | — |
| 9 | US DOLLAR | N/A | — |
| 10 | US DOLLAR | 999USDZ92 | — |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | State Street |
|---|---|
| Brand | State Street |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Equal |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Sector |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. Aerospace & Defense |
| Sector | Aerospace & Defense |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry |
| Inception Date | 2011-09-28 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | XAR |
|---|---|
| Full Name | State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF |
| Issuer | State Street |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $6.14B |
| Inception | 2011-09-28 |
| Index Tracked | S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does XAR track?
XAR (State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF) tracks S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of XAR?
XAR has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of XAR?
XAR has approximately $6.14B in assets under management.
Does XAR pay a dividend?
XAR distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues XAR?
XAR is issued by State Street, launched on 2011-09-28.
Open the interactive XAR dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.