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State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.95% | -8.36% | +6.40% | +53.34% | +125.22% | +105.40% |
| Flows | +$37M | +$545M | +$968M | +$1.70B | +$2.12B | +$2.43B |
Characteristics
The State Street 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 |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 41 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 28, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 41
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +32.98% | +25.36% | +22.40% | +23.01% |
Max drawdown | -16.33% | -17.03% | -19.74% | -32.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 95d | 109d | 904d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 39d | 445d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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What type of ETF is XAR?
XAR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
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 State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XAR?
As of April 24, 2026, XAR manages $5.87 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XAR performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, XAR delivered a return of -1.95% over the past month (1M performance), -8.36% over the past three months (3M), and 6.4% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XAR?
As of April 24, 2026, XAR has seen net flows of +$37M in the past month (1M flow) and +$968M year-to-date (YTD).
Does XAR pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, XAR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.34%.
How many holdings are in XAR
As of March 31, 2026, XAR holds 41 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 March 31, 2026, XAR holds 41 securities, with 47.2% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XAR?
As of March 31, 2026, XAR holds a portfolio of 41 underlyings, with its largest positions including BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC, CURTISS WRIGHT and GENERAL DYNAMICS. 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 March 31, 2026, XAR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XAR focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, XAR is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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