ATLASState Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR): outlook, holdings and fees
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by State Street Investment Management. The expense ratio is 0.35% and the yield is 0.19%. The ten largest holdings are 30% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on XAR
| Last price | $232.85 (+2.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $222.62 – $244.84 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.6% |
| Distribution yield | 0.19% |
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.
XAR fund facts
| Issuer | State Street Investment Management |
|---|---|
| Theme | Aerospace & defense |
| Assets under management | $5.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 25% |
| Inception | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index (the index), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the aerospace and defense segment of the S&P Total Market Index (S&P TMI).
XAR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Lab USA Inc. RKLB | Industrials | 3.14% |
| Honeywell Aerospace Inc. Common Stock When Issued HONAV | – | 3.28% |
| Woodward Inc WWD | Industrials | 2.91% |
| Moog Inc MOG-A | Industrials | 3.14% |
| Transdigm Group Incorporated TDG | Industrials | 2.96% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation LMT | Industrials | 3.09% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc HWM | Industrials | 2.93% |
| AeroVironment Inc AVAV | Industrials | 2.91% |
| Heico Corporation HEI | Industrials | 3.00% |
| General Electric Company GCP | Other | 2.94% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
XAR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 100.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
XAR returns and risk
| Year to date | -5.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -6.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +27.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +14.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 22.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
XAR: frequently asked questions
What does XAR invest in?
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Rocket Lab USA Inc. (3.1%), Honeywell Aerospace Inc. Common Stock When Issued (3.3%), Woodward Inc (2.9%), Moog Inc (3.1%), Transdigm Group Incorporated (3.0%).
What is the XAR expense ratio?
0.35% a year: about $35.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the XAR dividend yield?
0.19%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will XAR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $222.62 to $244.84 from $232.85 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has XAR performed?
Year to date -5.4%, one year -6.9%, three years +27.4% a year, five years +13.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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