XARvsAIRRETF Comparison
ETF 1
XAR
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
VS
ETF 2
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.41%
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) belongs to the segment. First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) is part of the Infrastructure segment. XAR's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Materials and Information Technology. In contrast, AIRR's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary. XAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.7% for AIRR. XAR is up 6.44% year-to-date (YTD) with +$930M in YTD flows. AIRR performs better with 29.2% YTD performance, and +$1.55B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XAR and AIRR 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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XAR vs AIRR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XAR AIRR | -1.43%+19.77% | -5.01%+15.28% | +6.44%+29.20% | +48.60%+82.45% | +126.87%+176.59% | +105.40%+208.65% |
| Flows | XAR AIRR | +$3M+$535M | +$438M+$1.21B | +$930M+$1.55B | +$1.67B+$3.49B | +$2.09B+$6.38B | +$2.39B+$6.45B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XAR AIRR | +33.56%+31.48% | +25.70%+25.21% | +22.50%+25.52% | +23.10%+25.10% |
| Max drawdown | XAR AIRR | -16.33%-13.03% | -17.03%-13.03% | -19.74%-27.84% | -32.38%-27.84% |
| Max drawdown duration | XAR AIRR | 60d50d | 102d50d | 109d239d | 904d239d |
Trading data
XAR | AIRR | |
Last sale 5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $256.44 | $127.26 |
| Previous close 04/29/2026 | $259.14 | $126.89 |
| Consolidated volume 04/29/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
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XAR | AIRR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $256.44 | $127.26 |
| 1D performance | -1.04% | +0.29% |
| AuM | $5.83 B | $10.14 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.7% |
Characteristics
XAR | AIRR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | First Trust |
| Benchmark | S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index | Richard Bernstein Advisors American Industrial Renaissance Index |
| N° of holdings | 34 | 49 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 28, 2011 | March 10, 2014 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XAR
USA
96.81%
Other
3.19%
AIRR
USA
99.85%
Other
0.15%
Sectors
XAR
Industrials
75.52%
Other
24.48%
AIRR
Industrials
83.39%
Financials
7.93%
Other
8.68%
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Diversification
XAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
47.2%
AIRR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
51.56%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
XAR
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.46%
CURTISS WRIGHT
3.26%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
3.21%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
3.20%
HEXCEL
3.17%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
3.14%
KYG3730V1059
3.12%
TEXTRON
3.11%
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
3.08%
LOCKHEED MARTIN
3.08%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
3.08%
BOEING U
3.08%
WOODWARD
3.07%
ATI INC
3.06%
TRANSDIGM GROUP
3.05%
AIRR
ARGAN
5.02%
MICHAEL STORES
4.72%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
4.24%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
4.01%
EMCOR GROUP
3.57%
PRIMORIS SERVICES
3.45%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.19%
SAIA
3.13%
US78473E1038
3.11%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
3.08%
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES
3.05%
CH ROBINSON WW
3.03%
CORE & MAIN
2.83%
OWENS CORNING
2.69%
CLEAN HARBORS
2.44%
Frequently asked questions about XAR and AIRR
How have the XAR and AIRR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of May 1, 2026, XAR is up 6.44% year-to-date (YTD), while AIRR has returned 29.2%. That puts AIRR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XAR or AIRR?
Year-to-date, the XAR ETF saw +$930M in flows, compared to +$1.55B for AIRR.
Which ETF is more volatile: XAR or AIRR?
Over the past year, XAR had a volatility of 25.7%, while AIRR experienced 25.21%.
Which ETF is bigger: XAR or AIRR?
As of May 1, 2026, XAR holds $5.83 B in assets under management (AUM), while AIRR manages $10.14 B.
What sectors do the XAR and AIRR ETFs invest in?
XAR leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, AIRR focuses on Industrials and Financials.
What are the top holdings of the XAR ETF and AIRR ETF?
XAR top holdings include BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC, CURTISS WRIGHT and GENERAL DYNAMICS. AIRR holds in its top three: ARGAN, MICHAEL STORES and COMFORT SYSTEMS USA.
Which ETF is more diversified: XAR or AIRR?
XAR holds 41 securities with 47.2% of its assets in the top 15. AIRR has 52 securities and a top 15 weight of 51.56%.
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