# State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: SPDR · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2011-09-28

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 st...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $217.79 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Assets Under Management | $4.86B |
| NAV | $218.32 |
| Holdings Count | 50 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.19% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.42 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $210.14 – $297.79 |
| Beta | 1.26 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1293 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-21
- Pay date: 2026-09-23

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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 $4.86B 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.

### Does XAR pay a dividend?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.19%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does XAR pay dividends?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is XAR's dividend yield?

XAR's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.19%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is XAR's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for XAR was 2026-09-21. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will XAR's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.35% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does XAR charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from XAR's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does XAR cost more than a fund like VOO?

XAR is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.35%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM).

### Are there cheaper alternatives to XAR?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as XAR (0.35%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xar
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xar/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xar/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xar/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xar/peers

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