XAR
ETF
Aerospace & Defense
NYSEARCA
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
$284.46
+6.14 (+2.21%)
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$278.28
Prev Close$278.32
Day Range$277.41 — $285.00
Investment Calculator
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Shares Purchased
Amount Invested$9,956.10
Annual Income$49.78
Monthly Income$4.15
Based on current dividend yield of 0.5%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.
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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.
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Last updated: Feb 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET