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iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -9.92% | -2.53% | +5.26% | +14.21% | +100.88% | +126.30% |
| Flows | +$130M | -$219M | -$23M | +$2.68B | +$2.75B | +$5.05B |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is built to track the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 50 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 1, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +24.10% | +23.39% | +20.33% | +20.50% |
Max drawdown | -11.83% | -15.79% | -15.79% | -18.75% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 122d | 122d | 227d |
Time to recover | N/A | 95d | 95d | 41d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is ITA?
ITA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does ITA track?
ITA tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What is the expense ratio of ITA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ITA is 0.37%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ITA launched?
ITA was launched on May 1, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ITA?
ITA is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of ITA?
As of September 4, 2026, ITA manages $13.38 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ITA performed recently?
As of September 4, 2026, ITA delivered a return of -9.92% over the past month (1M performance), -2.53% over the past three months (3M), and 5.26% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ITA?
As of September 4, 2026, ITA has seen net flows of +$130M in the past month (1M flow) and -$23M year-to-date (YTD).
Does ITA pay dividends?
As of September 4, 2026, ITA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.47%.
How many holdings are in ITA
As of July 31, 2026, ITA holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is ITA?
As of July 31, 2026, ITA holds 50 securities, with 87% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of ITA?
As of July 31, 2026, ITA holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including GE Aerospace, RTX Corp. and The Boeing Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does ITA invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, ITA has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does ITA focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, ITA is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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