iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)

BATS: ITA · Real-Time Price · USD
198.27
+1.43 (0.73%)
At close: Jul 25, 2025, 4:00 PM
199.55
+1.28 (0.64%)
After-hours: Jul 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
0.73%
Assets$8.97B
Expense Ratio0.40%
PE Ratio35.65
Shares Out45.15M
Dividend (ttm)$1.09
Dividend Yield0.55%
Ex-Dividend DateJun 16, 2025
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Payout Ratio19.73%
Volume507,091
Open197.27
Previous Close196.84
Day's Range195.99 - 198.66
52-Week Low129.14
52-Week High198.77
Beta0.87
Holdings42
Inception DateMay 1, 2006

About ITA

Fund Home Page

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the DJ US Select / Aerospace & Defense index, a market-cap-weighted index of US manufacturers, assemblers and distributors of airplane and defense equipment. ITA was launched on May 1, 2006 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Equity
Category Industrials
Region North America
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol ITA
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked DJ US Select / Aerospace & Defense

Top 10 Holdings

75.47% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
General Electric CompanyGE20.60%
RTX CorporationRTX14.95%
The Boeing CompanyBA9.27%
Northrop Grumman CorporationNOC4.78%
General Dynamics CorporationGD4.68%
TransDigm Group IncorporatedTDG4.60%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.LHX4.55%
Howmet Aerospace Inc.HWM4.50%
Lockheed Martin CorporationLMT3.79%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.AXON3.75%
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Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 16, 2025$0.17202Jun 20, 2025
Mar 18, 2025$0.25326Mar 21, 2025
Dec 17, 2024$0.43684Dec 20, 2024
Sep 25, 2024$0.22731Sep 30, 2024
Jun 11, 2024$0.2989Jun 17, 2024
Mar 21, 2024$0.26613Mar 27, 2024
Full Dividend History

Performance

ITA had a total return of 46.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.39%.

News

ITA: Record Profitability Is Likely To Extend A Blistering Upside Momentum

Aerospace and defense companies are demonstrating strong earnings growth and a positive outlook. ITA ETF has delivered impressive returns: 35% year-to-date and 41% over the past year. Top holdings in ...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

A Historic Opportunity For REIT Investors

Today's market reminds us of 1999 in many ways. REITs were hated. Tech was loved. But afterward, REITs strongly outperformed. Here's why it could happen again.

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs: View From Above

While aerospace and defense ETFs have recently caught investor interest, space ETFs have been quietly gaining traction. The space sector shares some overlap with the aerospace industry.

15 days ago - ETF Trends

5 Stocks I'm Buying As The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Pushes The Market To New Highs

The Big Beautiful Bill boosts defense, industrials, and manufacturing, but healthcare and some REITs face headwinds from Medicaid cuts and policy shifts. AI optimism and the new legislation are fuelin...

20 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Defense industry to evolve into growth industry, says Stifel's Jonathan Siegmann

CNBC's “Closing Bell” is joined by Jonathan Siegmann, managing director covering aerospace and defense industry at Stifel, to discuss under-the-radar defense stocks, his outlook and more.

Other symbols: AVAVCACIKTOSTDY
4 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Iran Escalation Could Rally U.S. Defense Stocks -- XAR My Top ETF Choice

US Aerospace & Defense stocks are poised for improved sentiment due to escalating Middle East tensions and direct US involvement in Iran. Recent negative pressures—peace prospects in Ukraine and poten...

Other symbols: PPAXAR
4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Defense, Energy & Crypto: Reason to Be Bullish

Barbara Goodstein sees some standout opportunities in a few select groups of the market including defense, energy and crypto. Within the defense space, she points to the VanEck Defense ETF (DFNS) as w...

4 weeks ago - Schwab Network

Chart Of The Day: Defense Stock Strength Is Nothing New

Sure, aerospace and defense stocks are strong now. But it's not a one-week, one-month, or even one-year story.

Other symbols: BAGDRTX
5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

These defense stocks offer the best growth prospects, as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels new interest in the sector

RTX's stock gains 1.3% on top of a 22% year-to-date rise, but other sector stocks offer stronger revenue-growth prospects.

Other symbols: ACHRAXONBABWXTGEHWMHXL
6 weeks ago - Market Watch

ITA: Fly At Your Own Risk (Rating Downgrade)

Downgrading ITA from buy to hold due to stretched valuation at 34x earnings, far above historical and sector averages. ITA's top-heavy portfolio suits my preference for concentrated exposure, but may ...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Calls of the Day: Spotify, Honeywell, Live Nation and defense Stocks

The investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

Other symbols: HONLYVSPOT
7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Why ETF investors are betting on defense sector gains

In the latest installment of Yahoo Finance's ETF Report, Invesco's Nasdaq 100 ETF and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF are seeing some recovery from April's tariff-induced sell-offs. CFRA Research head of...

Other symbols: FEPFGMSHLD
7 weeks ago - Yahoo Finance

ITA: Buy Amidst Market Volatility

Continue to rate this ETF as a Strong Buy and believe that the outperformance of this ETF from the S&P 500 will continue. There are 3 active conflicts and 4 more anticipated conflicts, which makes thi...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Europe On Defense: Space And Security Autonomy Stocks In Focus

The European defense sector is seeing increased budgets and investment, driven by geopolitical tensions and a need for advanced weapon systems and autonomy. European defense stocks have strong growth ...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

This Defense Stock Could Hit $170 'Before Year-End,' Expert Explains Why

Rising geopolitical tensions have investors interested in defense stocks.

Other symbols: PPARTX
4 months ago - Benzinga

Defense cuts wouldn't be a net negative for defense stocks, says TD Cowen's Roman Schweizer

CNBC's Eamon Javers and TD Cowen's Roman Schweizer, join 'The Exchange' to discuss Trump's comments on halving defense spending and the impact it could have on defense stocks.

Other symbols: GDLMTNOCRTXHIILDOSLHX
5 months ago - CNBC Television

ITA: Blistering Aerospace And Defense Outlook Offers A Buying Opportunity

Increased military and commercial spending due to geopolitical tensions and air traffic growth makes the aerospace & defense industry a strong investment opportunity for 2025. iShares U.S. Aerospace &...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Is the defense sector poised for growth under Trump 2.0?

The aerospace and defense sector is poised for change under the Trump administration and Pete Hegseth's confirmation as the Secretary of the US Department of Defense with Wall Street experts anticipat...

Other symbols: BAGDLMTNOCRTX
6 months ago - Yahoo Finance

ETF Trends: Small Caps, Bitcoin, Defense

Cinthia Murphy says ETFs have been focused on small caps and defensive plays recently, though she points out that inflows are a lagging effect. She says there's been less of a rotation across sectors ...

6 months ago - Schwab Network

SHLD: Better Than ITA As US Now Faces Organized Opposition

The Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is recommended over the iShares U.S. Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA) due to its tech-oriented approach and better adaptability to new defense realities. SHLD's hol...

Other symbols: SHLD
8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Defense Stocks Under Fire: Why I'm Buying The Dip

My portfolio initially surged post-election but has since faced pressure due to market uncertainty surrounding Trump's controversial appointments and their economic impact. Key affected sectors includ...

Other symbols: GDGELHXLMTNOCPPARTX
8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

How to trade defense stocks with uncertain government spending

Sheila Kahyaoglu, Jefferies equity analyst, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss the potential impact of the Department of Government Efficiency, her outlook on defense stocks, and more.

Other symbols: GDLHXLMTNOCXAR
9 months ago - CNBC Television

Defense Stocks Are Taking It On The Chin.

Shares of Lockheed, Northrop, and other defense contractors are having a lousy day. The precise reason is hard to say.

Other symbols: GDLHXLMTNOC
9 months ago - Barrons

Aerospace and defense ETFs beat S&P 500 as Middle East fears intensify

Aerospace and defense ETFs have surged in the past year — and are up so far this week even as the U.S. stock market has broadly stumbled.

Other symbols: MISLPPASHLDXAR
10 months ago - Market Watch

ITA's Valuation Is Elevated As Its Secular Growth Trend Has Been Priced In

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers exposure to US aerospace and defense companies, with a focus on large-cap stocks and growth investments. The ITA ETF benefits from global military spend...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha