State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XAR

What does XAR invest in?

The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is designed to mirror the total return performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index, prior to deducting fees and expenses. This fund provides specific access to the Aerospace & Defense segment, featuring companies identified within this sector by the S&P Total Market Index. Utilizing a modified equal-weighting approach, the ETF strives to offer diversified, less concentrated exposure across large, mid, and small-capitalization stocks within the industry. This granular focus empowers investors to implement precise strategic or tactical investment maneuvers, providing a more targeted tool compared to broader sector-based investment options.

What is the expense ratio of XAR?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is XAR?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) manages $6.04B 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 XAR actively managed or an index fund?

XAR is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (XAR's is 0.35%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was XAR launched?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) launched in September 2011 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XAR performed?

XAR'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.