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MISLvsPPAETF Comparison

ETF 1
MISL

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
+0.11%
VS
ETF 2
PPA

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) belongs to the US Large Cap segment. Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) is part of the segment. MISL's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Communication Services and Information Technology. In contrast, PPA's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Materials. MISL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.58% for PPA. MISL is up 2.38% year-to-date (YTD) with +$150M in YTD flows. PPA performs better with 5.91% YTD performance, and +$716M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MISL and PPA 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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MISL vs PPA performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.0%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-20 M0 M20 M40 M60 M80 MMar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MISL
PPA
-4.11%+0.89%
-10.57%-6.84%
+2.38%+5.91%
+41.75%+38.24%
+98.22%+110.97%
n/a+129.08%
Flows
MISL
PPA
+$35M+$80M
+$166M+$563M
+$150M+$716M
+$1.24B+$1.43B
+$1.33B+$2.97B
-+$4.02B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MISL
PPA
+26.80%+23.39%
+20.94%+18.22%
+18.94%+17.47%
n/a+18.26%
Max drawdown
MISL
PPA
-14.85%-13.68%
-15.22%-13.68%
-17.72%-15.16%
n/a-18.41%
Max drawdown duration
MISL
PPA
53d56d
95d56d
184d171d
n/a227d
Trading data

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MISL
PPA
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$43.88
$165.81
Previous close
04/27/2026
$43.76
$166.07
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MISL
PPA
Last price
$43.88
$165.81
1D performance
+0.27%
-0.16%
AuM$1.46 B$7.93 B
E/R0.6%0.58%
Characteristics
MISL
PPA
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustInvesco
BenchmarkIndxx US Aerospace and Defense IndexSPADE Defense Index
N° of holdings3151
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2005
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MISL
USA
96.34%
Other
3.66%
PPA
USA
93.85%
Other
6.15%

Sectors

MISL
Industrials
85.12%
Other
14.88%
PPA
Industrials
87.55%
Other
12.45%
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Diversification

MISL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

78.69%
PPA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.93%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
MISL
LOCKHEED MARTIN
9.55%
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
8.67%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
8.32%
GENERAL ELECTRIC
7.64%
BOEING U
7.42%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
4.73%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
4.60%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
4.42%
AST SPACEMOBILE
3.61%
TRANSDIGM GROUP
3.54%
KYG3730V1059
3.35%
CURTISS WRIGHT
3.33%
HEICO
3.27%
US7731211089
3.24%
WOODWARD
3.00%
PPA
LOCKHEED MARTIN
9.36%
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
8.76%
GENERAL ELECTRIC
7.70%
BOEING U
7.53%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
6.36%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
5.21%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
4.52%
HONEYWELL INTL
4.43%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
4.26%
ELBIT SYSTEMS
3.57%
PARKER HANNIFIN
3.20%
TRANSDIGM GROUP
2.41%
AMPHENOL
2.28%
EATON CORP PLC
1.84%
CURTISS WRIGHT
1.49%
Frequently asked questions about MISL and PPA

How have the MISL and PPA ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, MISL is up 2.38% year-to-date (YTD), while PPA has returned 5.91%. That puts PPA better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MISL or PPA?

Year-to-date, the MISL ETF saw +$150M in flows, compared to +$716M for PPA.

Which ETF is more volatile: MISL or PPA?

Over the past year, MISL had a volatility of 20.94%, while PPA experienced 18.22%.

Which ETF is bigger: MISL or PPA?

As of April 24, 2026, MISL holds $1.46 B in assets under management (AUM), while PPA manages $7.93 B.

What sectors do the MISL and PPA ETFs invest in?

MISL leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, PPA focuses on Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the MISL ETF and PPA ETF?

MISL top holdings include LOCKHEED MARTIN, RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD and GENERAL DYNAMICS. PPA holds in its top three: LOCKHEED MARTIN, RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD and GENERAL ELECTRIC.

Which ETF is more diversified: MISL or PPA?

MISL holds 37 securities with 78.69% of its assets in the top 15. PPA has 60 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.93%.

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