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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
PPA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.36% | -7.46% | -0.14% | -0.15% | +97.70% | +113.01% |
| Flows | -$30M | +$48M | +$662M | +$729M | +$2.72B | +$4.00B |
Characteristics
The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF is built to track the SPADE Defense TR 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 | Invesco |
| N° of holdings | 61 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 26, 2005 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 61
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +18.76% | +21.40% | +18.65% | +18.83% |
Max drawdown | -17.14% | -17.34% | -17.34% | -18.41% |
Max drawdown duration | 66d | 233d | 233d | 227d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 41d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 PPA?
PPA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Invesco.
What index does PPA track?
PPA tracks the SPADE Defense TR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What is the expense ratio of PPA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PPA is 0.58%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PPA launched?
PPA was launched on October 26, 2005, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PPA?
PPA is issued by Invesco.
What is the AUM of PPA?
As of October 21, 2026, PPA manages $7.38 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PPA performed recently?
As of October 21, 2026, PPA delivered a return of -3.36% over the past month (1M performance), -7.46% over the past three months (3M), and -0.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PPA?
As of October 21, 2026, PPA has seen net flows of -$30M in the past month (1M flow) and +$662M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PPA pay dividends?
As of October 21, 2026, PPA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.39%.
How many holdings are in PPA
As of August 31, 2026, PPA holds 61 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PPA?
As of August 31, 2026, PPA holds 61 securities, with 68.17% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PPA?
As of August 31, 2026, PPA holds a portfolio of 61 underlyings, with its largest positions including RTX Corp., GE Aerospace and The Boeing Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PPA invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, PPA has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does PPA focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, PPA is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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