ATLASiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.41% and the yield is 0.28%. The ten largest holdings are 74% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ITA
| Last price | $214.14 (+2.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $207.28 – $222.99 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 0.28% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
ITA fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Aerospace & defense |
| Assets under management | $12.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.41% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 21% |
| Inception | May 1, 2006 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The index measures the performance of the aerospace and defense sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by SPDJI. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The fund is non-diversified.
ITA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace GE | Industrials | 19.89% |
| RTX Corporation RTX | Industrials | 16.60% |
| The Boeing Company BA | Industrials | 7.69% |
| Transdigm Group Incorporated TDG | Industrials | 4.70% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation LMT | Industrials | 4.41% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc HWM | Industrials | 4.49% |
| General Dynamics Corporation GD | Industrials | 4.27% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC | Industrials | 4.36% |
| Honeywell Aerospace Inc HONA | Industrials | 3.79% |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc LHX | Industrials | 3.43% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ITA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 100.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
ITA returns and risk
| Year to date | -3.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +25.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +14.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +14.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 19.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.14 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ITA: frequently asked questions
What does ITA invest in?
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are GE Aerospace (19.9%), RTX Corporation (16.6%), The Boeing Company (7.7%), Transdigm Group Incorporated (4.7%), Lockheed Martin Corporation (4.4%).
What is the ITA expense ratio?
0.41% a year: about $41.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ITA dividend yield?
0.28%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ITA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $207.28 to $222.99 from $214.14 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ITA performed?
Year to date -3.6%, one year -1.9%, three years +25.6% a year, five years +14.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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