Is State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) debuted on 09/28/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 17, 2025

President Trump's Foreign Policy Is Causing This ETF to Soar. Should You Invest?

Global defense spending has been rising due to conflicts and geopolitical tensions. European and Asian nations are spending more on their militaries at President Donald Trump's insistence.

The Motley Fool • Nov 7, 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

XAR: Risks Are Rising For This Drone/AI-Driven Defense And Aerospace ETF

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) has outperformed peers and the major market indices, driven by rapid innovation in drone and AI defense technologies. XAR's equal-weight structure favors smaller, faster-growing defense companies like AVAV and KTOS, which have delivered exceptional returns. Due to its strong performance, XAR now trades at a premium valuation with signs of froth, raising risks for new investors, especially in taxable accounts.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025

Defense Boom: Unlock Big Profits with These Top 2 ‘War' ETFs

Global security concerns are driving massive inflows into defense sector ETFs. FactSet data showing a 573% surge in sector ETFs in 2025.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2025

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market? You should consider the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 28, 2011.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 16, 2025

Final Trades: Netflix, Apple and the XAR

CNBC's “Halftime Report” team detail their final trades and stock picks.

CNBC Television • Oct 1, 2025

Time to Tap Market-Beating Defense ETFs Ahead of Q3 Earnings?

Defense ETFs surge ahead of Q3 earnings, fueled by record military spending and global demand for advanced defense tech.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2025

Riding the Wave: Defense ETFs to Watch After the US-UK Tech Pact

Defense ETFs are set to rally as the U.S.-UK Technology Prosperity Deal fuels AI-driven defense growth with $350B investment.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 22, 2025

Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 09/28/2011, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2025