XARvsROKTETF Comparison
ETF 1
XAR
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
VS
ETF 2
ROKT
State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF
This fund is part of
Disruptive Technology
-1.09%
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) belongs to the segment. State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (ROKT) is part of the Disruptive Technology segment. XAR's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Technology. In contrast, ROKT's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Energy. XAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.45% for ROKT. XAR is down -2.22% year-to-date (YTD) with +$920M in YTD flows. ROKT performs better with 24.9% YTD performance, and +$116M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XAR and ROKT 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 ROKT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XAR ROKT | +0.95%+1.50% | -8.60%+0.47% | -2.22%+24.90% | -6.10%+31.66% | +111.31%+182.03% | +102.19%+169.69% |
| Flows | XAR ROKT | -$316M-$20M | +$57M-$65M | +$920M+$116M | +$902M+$120M | +$1.95B+$124M | +$2.46B+$119M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XAR ROKT | +24.22%+21.80% | +29.38%+32.27% | +24.35%+25.53% | +24.10%+23.91% |
| Max drawdown | XAR ROKT | -26.51%-19.31% | -26.51%-27.64% | -26.51%-27.64% | -27.60%-27.64% |
| Max drawdown duration | XAR ROKT | 74d74d | 74d154d | 74d154d | 608d154d |
Trading data
XAR | ROKT | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $227.37 | $103.24 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $235.29 | $106.02 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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XAR | ROKT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $227.37 | $103.24 |
| 1D performance | -3.37% | -2.62% |
| AuM | $5.30 B | $155.83 M |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.45% |
Characteristics
XAR | ROKT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index | S&P Kensho Final Frontiers Index |
| N° of holdings | 50 | 37 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 28, 2011 | October 22, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XAR
USA
99.45%
Other
0.55%
ROKT
USA
97.87%
Other
2.13%
Sectors
XAR
Industrials
94.26%
Other
5.74%
ROKT
Industrials
67.21%
Technology
15.42%
Energy
10.78%
Other
6.58%
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Diversification
XAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
44.38%
ROKT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
51.58%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
XAR
Rocket Lab Corp.
3.33%
Moog, Inc.
3.13%
Honeywell Aerospace, Inc.
3.08%
AeroVironment, Inc.
2.99%
Woodward, Inc.
2.93%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
2.93%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
2.93%
HEICO Corp.
2.93%
Curtiss-Wright Corp.
2.90%
TransDigm Group, Inc.
2.90%
GE Aerospace
2.89%
Textron, Inc.
2.88%
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
2.87%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
2.85%
General Dynamics Corp.
2.84%
ROKT
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.
4.49%
Ducommun, Inc.
3.91%
Oceaneering International, Inc.
3.90%
Iridium Communications, Inc.
3.69%
RTX Corp.
3.67%
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
3.54%
Moog, Inc.
3.51%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
3.41%
HEICO Corp.
3.32%
Hexcel Corp.
3.22%
The Boeing Co.
3.13%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.12%
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
3.05%
ViaSat, Inc.
2.83%
Amphenol Corp.
2.78%
Frequently asked questions about XAR and ROKT
How have the XAR and ROKT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, XAR is down -2.22% year-to-date (YTD), while ROKT has returned 24.9%. That puts ROKT better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XAR or ROKT?
Year-to-date, the XAR ETF saw +$920M in flows, compared to +$116M for ROKT.
Which ETF is more volatile: XAR or ROKT?
Over the past year, XAR had a volatility of 29.38%, while ROKT experienced 32.27%.
Which ETF is bigger: XAR or ROKT?
As of October 29, 2026, XAR holds $5.30 B in assets under management (AUM), while ROKT manages $155.83 M.
What sectors do the XAR and ROKT ETFs invest in?
XAR leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, ROKT focuses on Industrials, Technology and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the XAR ETF and ROKT ETF?
XAR top holdings include Rocket Lab Corp., Moog, Inc. and Honeywell Aerospace, Inc.. ROKT holds in its top three: Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., Ducommun, Inc. and Oceaneering International, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XAR or ROKT?
XAR holds 50 securities with 44.38% of its assets in the top 15. ROKT has 37 securities and a top 15 weight of 51.58%.
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