iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ITA

What does ITA invest in?

This Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) aims to replicate the investment performance of a specific market index. This benchmark index is made up solely of shares from U.S.-based companies that operate within the aviation and defense industries.

What is the expense ratio of ITA?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) charges an expense ratio of 0.37%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ITA?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) manages $13.38B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ITA actively managed or an index fund?

ITA's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was ITA launched?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) launched in April 2006 and is managed by IShares.

How has ITA performed?

ITA's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.