Should You Invest in the First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market, the First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on March 10, 2014.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 11, 2026

Is First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market, the First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/10/2014.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 15, 2026

Direxion's Aerospace & Defense ETF Is Up Almost 150%

The Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares ( NYSEARCA:DFEN ) is a leveraged ETF designed to amplify daily moves in the aerospace and defense sector by 3x.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 4, 2026

If You Bet On Trump's America First Industrial Onshoring With AIRR ETF You Beat The S&P 500

The First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (NYSEARCA:AIRR) delivered a 30% return in 2025, nearly doubling the S&P 500's 16% gain.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 22, 2025

AIRR: Industrial ETF Benefiting From Reshoring

First Trust RBA American Industrial RenaissanceTM ETF offers exposure to small and mid-cap U.S. industrials benefiting from reshoring trends. AIRR has outperformed both small and large cap industrial benchmarks, with strong growth metrics and excellent 12-month returns versus sector peers. AIRR suits long-term investors seeking domestic growth outside technology, but supply chain risks remain due to reliance on intermediate goods.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 5, 2025

AIRR: The Great American Reindustrialization Is Setting The Stage For Growth

First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF offers exposure to small- and mid-cap US industrials and community banks, tracking a rules-based index. AIRR benefits from macro trends, like US reindustrialization, infrastructure investment, and supply chain localization, supporting its long-term growth outlook. Despite a higher 70bps expense ratio, AIRR has outperformed the S&P 500 and peer industrial ETFs, justifying its premium fee.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2025

AIRR: Betting On U.S. Industrial Growth

AIRR offers targeted exposure to U.S. small/mid-cap industrials and community banks, poised to benefit from infrastructure spending and reshoring trends. The fund has seen strong inflows and outperforms its benchmark over the medium term, though it carries a higher-than-average expense ratio. Key macro drivers include massive infrastructure investment needs, reshoring momentum, and potential rate cuts, all supporting AIRR's growth outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2025

AIRR: Reshoring Has Its Flaws, And Current Industrial Conditions Look Iffy

First Trust RBA American Industrial RenaissanceTM ETF focuses on US-based small and mid-sized stocks in manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, and banking, aiming to benefit from the reshoring momentum. We analyze how AIRR is positioned against the big daddy of industrial ETFs- XLI. We close with some thoughts on why AIRR may not make for a good buy now.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 19, 2025

3 Best Sector ETFs of Last Week

Wall Street logged the best week since 2023 despite tariff turmoil and wild market swings. Technology, industrials and financials sectors topped the chart.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 14, 2025

5 Beaten-Down ETFs to Buy Now

U.S. stocks wipe out a staggering $3.5 trillion from the market capitalization in 14 days. This offers a solid buying opportunity for investors.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 10, 2025