

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF carries a higher expense ratio than State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF but has historically shown lower price volatility. State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF utilizes a modified equal-weighting strategy to provide balanced exposure across various market capitalizations.

Fifth Third Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of SPDR S&P Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:XAR) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 17,052 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,943,000. Fifth Third Securities Inc. owned

Proposed changes to Norway's sovereign wealth fund ethics rules could open the door to investments in more Western defense companies. The fund is currently barred from investing in companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing because of their involvement in nuclear weapons production.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could boost defense spending, putting defense ETFs in focus as contractors brace for rising demand.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) debuted on 09/28/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.


ARKX delivers higher returns but charges double the fees and carries greater volatility. XAR offers lower costs and broader diversification across 50 holdings.

A new JATM framework agreement with Lockheed Martin could boost missile production and create broader opportunities across defense ETFs.