XAR
ETF Aerospace & Defense NYSEARCA

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

$259.95
+5.97 (+2.35%)
Fund Overview by SPDR (State Street)

Equal-weighted aerospace and defense ETF. Gives smaller defense firms significantly more representation than cap-weighted alternatives like ITA, providing broader exposure across the defense ecosystem.

AUM$2.8B
Expense Ratio0.35%
Holdings33
Dividend Yield0.5%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkS&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index
InceptionSep 2011
ExchangeNYSEARCA
Price Data
Open$258.09
Prev Close$253.98
Day Range$258.09 — $263.48
52W Range$137.09 — $295.39
52-Week Range
$137.09 $295.39
From 52W High
-12.0%
From 52W Low
+89.6%
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income XAR could generate based on its current price of $259.95 and 0.5% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased38
Amount Invested$9,878.10
Annual Income$49.39
Monthly Income$4.12

Based on current dividend yield of 0.5%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Aerospace & Defense ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
 $259.95 +2.35% 0.35% $2.8B 33 0.5%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
 $223.64 +2.24% 0.40% $7.5B 38 0.7%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
 $169.66 +2.39% 0.58% $4.2B 55 0.5%
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XAR FAQ
What is XAR?
XAR is the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by SPDR (State Street). It tracks the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index and holds 33 Aerospace & Defense securities with an expense ratio of 0.35%.
What is the expense ratio of XAR?
XAR charges an annual expense ratio of 0.35%, which means you pay $35.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does XAR pay dividends?
Yes, XAR pays a 0.5% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $50.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to XAR?
Other aerospace & defense ETFs include ITA, PPA. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: Apr 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM ET