MISL logo

Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL)

$42.96

Quotes are delayed by 15 minutes.

1D

1W

1M

3M

6M

YTD

1Y

2Y

5Y

ALL

Key data on MISL

AUM

$713136086

P/E ratio

31.1

Dividend yield

0.308%

Expense ratio

0.6%

Beta

0.692698

Price on MISL

Previous close

$42.38

Today's open

$42.72

Day's range

$42.64 - $43.18

52 week range

$38.84 - $51.10

Profile about MISL

show more

Headquarters

US

Exchange

NYSE Arca

Issue type

Exchange-Traded Fund

MISL industries and sectors

Industries

Industrials

News on MISL

The $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget That Isn't Priced In

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offers diversified exposure to surging U.S. defense spending, especially amid escalating demand for munitions and advanced defense systems. FY 2027 defense procurement requests show unprecedented growth, with munitions up 185% and missile orders far exceeding historical averages, supporting robust industry backlogs.

news source

Seeking Alpha • Sep 16, 2026

news preview

Choosing the Better Space ETF: Tema's NASA Focused on Space Innovators or First Trust's MISL Targeting Aerospace and Defense

The Tema Space Innovators ETF manages more assets under management (AUM) but carries a higher expense ratio than First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF. The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a broader portfolio with 49 holdings compared to the 37 positions in the Tema fund.

news source

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

news preview

Which Space and Defense ETF Is the Better Buy: ARK's ARKX or First Trust's MISL?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF has a higher expense ratio and higher historical volatility than First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF. ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF delivered a higher 1-year total return but has experienced a significantly deeper maximum drawdown.

news source

The Motley Fool • Aug 18, 2026

news preview

Should You Invest in the First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL)?

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) was launched on October 25, 2022, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.

news source

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

news preview

Which Aerospace and Defense ETF Is the Better Buy: State Street's XAR or First Trust's MISL?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF maintains a significantly higher AUM and a lower expense ratio than First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF. First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF exhibits lower price volatility with a beta of 0.70 compared to the market-matching beta of the State Street fund.

news source

The Motley Fool • Aug 3, 2026

news preview

Which Aerospace and Defense ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' ITA or First Trust's MISL?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio and significantly higher assets under management than First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF. First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF includes technology exposure like Palantir Technologies Inc. while iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is concentrated in industrials.

news source

The Motley Fool • Jul 18, 2026

news preview

Which Is the Better Aviation ETF for Long-Term Investors: Defense-Focused MISL or Airline-Focused JETS?

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF provides broader exposure to defense and tech while U.S. Global Jets ETF focuses purely on commercial airline operators and manufacturers. U.S. Global Jets ETF has demonstrated higher volatility with a beta of 1.17 compared to the 0.67 beta of the First Trust fund.

news source

The Motley Fool • Jul 6, 2026

news preview

Best ETFs That Hold SpaceX Stock After the IPO

SpaceX stock is popping up in an increasing number of ETFs. The stock appears in much more than dedicated space ETFs.

news source

The Motley Fool • Jun 28, 2026

news preview

MISL: Broad Aerospace And Defense Exposure With Multiple Growth Catalysts

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF is rated Buy, offering diversified exposure to aerospace, defense, and space technology growth catalysts. MISL benefits from expanding US defense budgets, increased aircraft production, and robust demand for MRO and space infrastructure services. Key holdings stand to gain from rising munitions production, operationalizing the Golden Dome program, and supply chain expansion.

news source

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

news preview

Defense Spending Is Surging. MISL Bets on Tech.

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a more cost-effective way to track the sector. First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF has significantly outperformed over the trailing 12 months.

news source

The Motley Fool • Jun 7, 2026

news preview

¹ Disclosures

Get started with M1

Invest in Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF

Open an M1 investment account to buy and sell Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF commission-free¹. Build wealth for the long term using automated trading and transfers.

Invest in MISL on M1