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First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
MISL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -10.91% | -5.67% | -1.11% | +9.00% | +92.35% | |
| Flows | -$11M | -$45M | -$610M | +$454M | +$553M | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF is built to track the Indxx US Aerospace and Defense 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 | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 38 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 26, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 38
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +28.48% | +25.80% | +20.82% | |
Max drawdown | -11.97% | -16.91% | -17.72% | |
Max drawdown duration | 25d | 234d | 184d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 41d | N/A |
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 MISL?
MISL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does MISL track?
MISL tracks the Indxx US Aerospace and Defense Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What is the expense ratio of MISL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MISL is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MISL launched?
MISL was launched on October 26, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MISL?
MISL is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of MISL?
As of September 10, 2026, MISL manages $699.57 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MISL performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, MISL delivered a return of -10.91% over the past month (1M performance), -5.67% over the past three months (3M), and -1.11% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MISL?
As of September 10, 2026, MISL has seen net flows of -$11M in the past month (1M flow) and -$610M year-to-date (YTD).
Does MISL pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, MISL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.32%.
How many holdings are in MISL
As of July 31, 2026, MISL holds 38 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MISL?
As of July 31, 2026, MISL holds 38 securities, with 78.08% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MISL?
As of July 31, 2026, MISL holds a portfolio of 38 underlyings, with its largest positions including Palantir Technologies, Inc., 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 MISL invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, MISL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MISL focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, MISL is primarily exposed to Industrials, Business Services and Telecommunications.
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