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XARvsHVACETF Comparison

ETF 1
XAR

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

VS
ETF 2
HVAC

AdvisorShares HVAC and Industrials ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+1.56%

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) belongs to the segment. AdvisorShares HVAC and Industrials ETF (HVAC) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. XAR's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Materials and Information Technology. In contrast, HVAC's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. XAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.89% for HVAC. XAR is up 16.19% year-to-date (YTD) with +$878M in YTD flows. HVAC performs better with 29.16% YTD performance, and +$8M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XAR and HVAC 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 HVAC performance and flow charts

Performance

-10.0-5.00.05.0%May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

-40 M-30 M-20 M-10 M0 M10 MMay 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XAR
HVAC
+4.31%-3.16%
+4.18%+17.79%
+16.19%+29.16%
+41.43%+48.26%
+138.13%n/a
+115.37%n/a
Flows
XAR
HVAC
+$7M+$2M
-$20M+$4M
+$878M+$8M
+$1.48B+$11M
+$2.06B-
+$2.33B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XAR
HVAC
+35.24%+39.22%
+27.77%+29.16%
+23.33%n/a
+23.57%n/a
Max drawdown
XAR
HVAC
-11.33%-11.69%
-17.03%-14.84%
-19.74%n/a
-32.38%n/a
Max drawdown duration
XAR
HVAC
27d37d
144d44d
109dn/a
904dn/a
Trading data

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XAR
HVAC
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$279.97
$40.04
Previous close
06/11/2026
$284.39
$39.45
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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HVAC
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XAR
HVAC
Last price
$279.97
$40.04
1D performance
-1.55%
+1.50%
AuM$6.31 B$13.20 M
E/R0.35%0.89%
Characteristics
XAR
HVAC
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementAdvisorShares
BenchmarkS&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index-
N° of holdings3425
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 28, 2011February 3, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XAR
USA
96.87%
Other
3.13%
HVAC
USA
92.51%
Other
7.49%

Sectors

XAR
Industrials
74.89%
Other
25.11%
HVAC
Industrials
63.83%
Information Techn.
13.85%
Other
22.32%
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Diversification

XAR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

49.19%
HVAC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.51%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
XAR
US7731211089
3.73%
HEXCEL
3.61%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.59%
BOEING U
3.48%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
3.41%
CURTISS WRIGHT
3.38%
TEXTRON
3.35%
ATI INC
3.21%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
3.16%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
3.14%
KYG3730V1059
3.12%
WOODWARD
3.06%
AEROVIRONMENT
3.05%
TRANSDIGM GROUP
3.00%
ARCHER AVIATION
2.90%
HVAC
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
6.47%
JABIL CIRCUIT
5.46%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
5.14%
US36828A1016
5.12%
FLOWSERVE
4.90%
VERTIV HOLDINGS
4.74%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
4.72%
AMPHENOL
4.48%
CURTISS WRIGHT
4.09%
FLUOR
3.97%
MODINE MNFC CO
3.96%
BELDEN
3.91%
PARKER HANNIFIN
3.62%
AMETEK
3.61%
FORTIVE CORP
3.32%
Frequently asked questions about XAR and HVAC

How have the XAR and HVAC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, XAR is up 16.19% year-to-date (YTD), while HVAC has returned 29.16%. That puts HVAC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XAR or HVAC?

Year-to-date, the XAR ETF saw +$878M in flows, compared to +$8M for HVAC.

Which ETF is more volatile: XAR or HVAC?

Over the past year, XAR had a volatility of 27.77%, while HVAC experienced 29.16%.

Which ETF is bigger: XAR or HVAC?

As of June 12, 2026, XAR holds $6.31 B in assets under management (AUM), while HVAC manages $13.20 M.

What sectors do the XAR and HVAC ETFs invest in?

XAR leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, HVAC focuses on Industrials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the XAR ETF and HVAC ETF?

XAR top holdings include US7731211089, HEXCEL and BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC. HVAC holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, JABIL CIRCUIT and STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: XAR or HVAC?

XAR holds 41 securities with 49.19% of its assets in the top 15. HVAC has 26 securities and a top 15 weight of 67.51%.

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