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SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
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Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.14% | +19.18% | +15.37% | +76.84% | +145.27% | +133.51% |
| Flows | +$351M | +$917M | +$870M | +$1.52B | +$2.02B | +$2.21B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +30.98% | +27.13% | +21.61% | +22.56% |
Max drawdown | -11.13% | -14.79% | -19.74% | -32.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 31d | 109d | 904d |
Time to recover | N/A | 22d | 39d | 445d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
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| daily return difference | |
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Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
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Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 40
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF is built to track the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry 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 |
| Provider | SPDR |
| N° of holdings | 40 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 28, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about XAR
What type of ETF is XAR?
XAR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by SPDR.
What index does XAR track?
XAR tracks the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What is the expense ratio of XAR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XAR is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XAR launched?
XAR was launched on September 28, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XAR?
XAR is issued by SPDR.
What is the AUM of XAR?
As of March 10, 2026, XAR manages $6.28 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XAR performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, XAR delivered a return of 2.14% over the past month (1M performance), 19.18% over the past three months (3M), and 15.37% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XAR?
As of March 10, 2026, XAR has seen net flows of +$351M in the past month (1M flow) and +$870M year-to-date (YTD).
Does XAR pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, XAR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.34%.
How many holdings are in XAR
As of January 31, 2026, XAR holds 40 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XAR?
As of January 31, 2026, XAR holds 40 securities, with 54.75% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XAR?
As of January 31, 2026, XAR holds a portfolio of 40 underlyings, with its largest positions including US4859241048, US7731211089 and LOCKHEED MARTIN. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XAR invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XAR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XAR focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, XAR is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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