GCADvsAVETF Comparison
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GCAD
Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF
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Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD) belongs to the segment. Corgi Aerospace & Commercial Aviation ETF (AV) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. GCAD's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Telecommunications. In contrast, AV's top sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Finance. GCAD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.9%, versus 0.35% for AV. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GCAD and AV below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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GCAD vs AV performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/31/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GCAD AV | -2.32%-2.10% | +8.03%+7.44% | +18.12%n/a | +31.26%n/a | +117.80%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | GCAD AV | +$2M-$556K | +$15M+$762K | +$27M- | +$29M- | +$33M- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GCAD AV | +25.72%+21.68% | +21.09%n/a | +19.12%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | GCAD AV | -6.68%-6.45% | -14.81%n/a | -16.22%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | GCAD AV | 25d24d | 121dn/a | 91dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
GCAD | AV | |
Last sale 7/31/2026 at 7:59 PM | $54.98 | $28.47 |
| Previous close 07/31/2026 | $54.97 | $28.47 |
| Consolidated volume 07/31/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 7/31/2026 at 7:59 PM
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Closed
GCAD | AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $54.98 | $28.47 |
| 1D performance | +0.02% | +0.00% |
| AuM | $44.90 M | $0.85 M |
| E/R | 0.9% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
GCAD | AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Gabelli Funds | Corgi Funds |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 48 | 35 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 3, 2023 | May 6, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GCAD
USA
86.94%
Other
13.06%
AV
USA
79.98%
Other
20.02%
Sectors
GCAD
Industrials
79.4%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.44%
Other
10.15%
AV
Industrials
83.38%
Other
16.62%
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Diversification
GCAD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
62.26%
AV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.8%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
GCAD
Albany International Corp.
6.82%
Moog, Inc.
6.15%
The Boeing Co.
5.24%
Ducommun, Inc.
4.86%
Hexcel Corp.
4.48%
RTX Corp.
4.18%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.07%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
4.03%
Mercury Systems, Inc.
3.95%
Textron, Inc.
3.88%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.55%
Crane Co.
3.01%
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3.01%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
2.59%
Curtiss-Wright Corp.
2.44%
AV
GE Aerospace
11.42%
RTX Corp.
8.59%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
4.85%
General Dynamics Corp.
4.84%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.18%
United Parcel Service, Inc.
3.90%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.88%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.79%
TransDigm Group, Inc.
3.68%
FedEx Corp.
3.39%
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
3.38%
Ryanair Holdings Plc
2.64%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
2.53%
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
2.38%
Woodward, Inc.
2.35%
Frequently asked questions about GCAD and AV
Which ETF is bigger: GCAD or AV?
As of July 31, 2026, GCAD holds $44.90 M in assets under management (AUM), while AV manages $0.85 M.
What sectors do the GCAD and AV ETFs invest in?
GCAD leans toward sectors like Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, AV focuses on Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the GCAD ETF and AV ETF?
GCAD top holdings include Albany International Corp., Moog, Inc. and The Boeing Co.. AV holds in its top three: GE Aerospace, RTX Corp. and Howmet Aerospace, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: GCAD or AV?
GCAD holds 54 securities with 62.26% of its assets in the top 15. AV has 35 securities and a top 15 weight of 65.8%.
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Latest news about GCAD & AV
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