XARvsPRNETF Comparison
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XAR
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
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State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) belongs to the segment. Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF (PRN) is part of the US Industrials segment. XAR's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Technology. In contrast, PRN's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Business Services. XAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.69% for PRN. XAR is down -6.46% year-to-date (YTD) with +$920M in YTD flows. PRN performs better with 12.15% YTD performance, and -$25M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XAR and PRN 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 PRN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XAR PRN | -3.89%-1.78% | -17.18%-6.66% | -6.46%+12.15% | -9.80%+8.11% | +102.14%+106.08% | +93.61%+83.35% |
| Flows | XAR PRN | -$322M-$39M | +$57M-$66M | +$920M-$25M | +$921M-$100M | +$1.95B+$17M | +$2.46B-$80M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XAR PRN | +24.49%+31.27% | +29.03%+34.84% | +24.23%+28.07% | +24.02%+26.41% |
| Max drawdown | XAR PRN | -26.51%-17.50% | -26.51%-27.30% | -26.51%-30.65% | -27.60%-34.75% |
| Max drawdown duration | XAR PRN | 73d72d | 73d128d | 73d312d | 608d792d |
Trading data
XAR | PRN | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $235.29 | $196.76 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $224.98 | $195.76 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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XAR | PRN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $235.29 | $196.76 |
| 1D performance | +4.58% | +0.51% |
| AuM | $5.07 B | $313.31 M |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.69% |
Characteristics
XAR | PRN | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | Invesco |
| Benchmark | S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index | Dorsey Wright Industrials Technical Leaders Index |
| N° of holdings | 47 | 44 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 28, 2011 | October 12, 2006 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XAR
USA
98.7%
Other
1.3%
PRN
USA
100%
Other
0%
Sectors
XAR
Industrials
93.67%
Other
6.33%
PRN
Industrials
64.17%
Technology
26.09%
Other
9.74%
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Diversification
XAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
45.91%
PRN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
49.78%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
XAR
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
3.61%
VSE Corp.
3.43%
RTX Corp.
3.34%
Archer Aviation, Inc.
3.26%
ATI, Inc.
3.17%
General Dynamics Corp.
3.10%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
3.03%
GE Aerospace
3.00%
HEICO Corp.
2.94%
Hexcel Corp.
2.88%
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
2.87%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
2.84%
The Boeing Co.
2.83%
StandardAero, Inc.
2.82%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
2.80%
PRN
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
4.77%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
4.59%
Quanta Services, Inc.
4.40%
EMCOR Group, Inc.
3.79%
Jabil, Inc.
3.77%
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
3.31%
Caterpillar, Inc.
3.21%
TTM Technologies, Inc.
2.96%
Bel Fuse, Inc.
2.89%
Sanmina Corp.
2.80%
Xometry, Inc.
2.77%
Clean Harbors, Inc.
2.74%
IES Holdings, Inc.
2.72%
Iron Mountain, Inc.
2.55%
MKS, Inc.
2.51%
Frequently asked questions about XAR and PRN
How have the XAR and PRN ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, XAR is down -6.46% year-to-date (YTD), while PRN has returned 12.15%. That puts PRN better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XAR or PRN?
Year-to-date, the XAR ETF saw +$920M in flows, compared to -$25M for PRN.
Which ETF is more volatile: XAR or PRN?
Over the past year, XAR had a volatility of 29.03%, while PRN experienced 34.84%.
Which ETF is bigger: XAR or PRN?
As of October 28, 2026, XAR holds $5.07 B in assets under management (AUM), while PRN manages $313.31 M.
What sectors do the XAR and PRN ETFs invest in?
XAR leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, PRN focuses on Industrials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the XAR ETF and PRN ETF?
XAR top holdings include Axon Enterprise, Inc., VSE Corp. and RTX Corp.. PRN holds in its top three: Comfort Systems USA, Inc., Howmet Aerospace, Inc. and Quanta Services, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XAR or PRN?
XAR holds 47 securities with 45.91% of its assets in the top 15. PRN has 44 securities and a top 15 weight of 49.78%.
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