PPA Over ITA: A Better Way To Play The Global Defense Spending Boom

The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF earns a strong buy rating for its superior diversification and risk-adjusted returns vs. the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF. PPA's modified market-cap approach reduces concentration risk, capturing growth from mid-cap and specialized defense suppliers overlooked by ITA's top-heavy portfolio. Despite a higher 0.58% expense ratio, PPA delivers better long-term Sharpe ratios, lower volatility, and trades at cheaper valuations (P/E 26.98 vs. ITA's 30.76).

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2025

Global Defense ETFs: Mapping the Opportunity

One of the most persistent themes this year has been global defense. Historically, it has been an industry that tends to shine when geopolitics drives the macro narrative.

ETF Trends • Dec 4, 2025

A $5B Tailwind: How Ukraine's Allies Are Poised to Boost Defense ETFs

NATO members' expected $5B weapon purchases by 2025-end should fuel momentum in defense ETFs like SHLD and ITA.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 4, 2025

US Approves $93M Weapon Sale to India: A Boost for Defense ETFs

A $93 million US weapon sale to India puts the spotlight on defense stocks like LMT and, by extension, fuels momentum for defense ETFs like SHLD.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 21, 2025

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?

Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 13, 2025

4 Sector ETFs to Play for 2026

Consumers are feeling the pinch. Hence, one can bet on high-growth sectors.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 6, 2025

Navigating Volatility: How Defense ETFs' Dip Offers Long-Run Opportunity

Defense ETFs like XAR and ITA slipped in November, but long-term prospects remain strong amid surging global defense spending.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 5, 2025

ETFs to Buy in November

Fed rate cuts, trade truce & holiday cheer should boost markets! Some ETFs to buy now include SPHB, XLY, XSW, ITA & IWM.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025

Investors See Opportunity in Space Defense

Mina Faltas, founder and chief investment officer of Washington Harbour Partners, says the firm is actively investing in space defense startups because it is a critical war fighting domain. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.

Bloomberg Technology • Oct 27, 2025

ITA: The Robust Uptrend Appears Long-Lasting, Strong Buy

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is upgraded to Strong Buy, driven by record demand and robust sector profitability. ITA's top holdings, including GE and RTX, report exceptional earnings growth, raised guidance, and expanding backlogs, supporting continued upside momentum. The fund boasts strong dividend growth, high liquidity, and an A+ momentum factor, with a quant score of 4.33 indicating further upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 25, 2025