ITAvsAVETF Comparison
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ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
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iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) belongs to the segment. Corgi Aerospace & Commercial Aviation ETF (AV) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. ITA's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Non-Corporate. In contrast, AV's top sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Finance. ITA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.38%, versus 0.35% for AV. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ITA 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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ITA vs AV performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ITA AV | +1.72%+0.47% | +11.40%n/a | +12.06%n/a | +22.71%n/a | +109.87%n/a | +132.53%n/a |
| Flows | ITA AV | -$120M-$556K | -$663M- | -$93M- | +$2.85B- | +$2.58B- | +$4.95B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ITA AV | +25.32%n/a | +22.39%n/a | +20.03%n/a | +20.32%n/a |
| Max drawdown | ITA AV | -8.52%n/a | -15.79%n/a | -15.79%n/a | -18.75%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | ITA AV | 18dn/a | 122dn/a | 122dn/a | 227dn/a |
Trading data
ITA | AV | |
Last sale 7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM | $240.14 | $28.59 |
| Previous close 07/23/2026 | $238.23 | $28.22 |
| Consolidated volume 07/23/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ITA | AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $240.14 | $28.59 |
| 1D performance | +0.80% | +1.31% |
| AuM | $14.19 B | $0.86 M |
| E/R | 0.38% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
ITA | AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | iShares | Corgi Funds |
| Benchmark | Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 48 | 35 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 1, 2006 | May 6, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ITA
USA
99.92%
Other
0.08%
AV
USA
79.98%
Other
20.02%
Sectors
ITA
Industrials
95.89%
Other
4.11%
AV
Industrials
83.38%
Other
16.62%
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Diversification
ITA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
86.26%
AV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.8%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
ITA
GE Aerospace
22.61%
RTX Corp.
14.82%
The Boeing Co.
8.90%
TransDigm Group, Inc.
4.59%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
4.50%
General Dynamics Corp.
4.33%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.05%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.92%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
3.80%
Rocket Lab Corp.
3.63%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
3.17%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
2.15%
Curtiss-Wright Corp.
1.96%
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
1.95%
ATI, Inc.
1.89%
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 ITA and AV
Which ETF is bigger: ITA or AV?
As of July 24, 2026, ITA holds $14.19 B in assets under management (AUM), while AV manages $0.86 M.
What sectors do the ITA and AV ETFs invest in?
ITA leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, AV focuses on Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the ITA ETF and AV ETF?
ITA top holdings include GE Aerospace, RTX Corp. and The Boeing Co.. AV holds in its top three: GE Aerospace, RTX Corp. and Howmet Aerospace, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: ITA or AV?
ITA holds 50 securities with 86.26% of its assets in the top 15. AV has 35 securities and a top 15 weight of 65.8%.
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