iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)
| Assets | $12.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| PE Ratio | 35.67 |
| Shares Out | 58.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 27.70% |
| Volume | 60,956 |
| Open | 206.09 |
| Previous Close | 207.57 |
| Day's Range | 206.03 - 206.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 129.14 |
| 52-Week High | 220.79 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2006 |
About ITA
Fund Home PageThe 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.
Top 10 Holdings
74.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| General Electric Company | GE | 21.74% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 15.65% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 7.32% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 4.78% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 4.52% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 4.43% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 4.34% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 4.19% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 4.19% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 3.64% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.74992 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.17202 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.25326 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.43684 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.22731 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.2989 | Jun 17, 2024 |
Performance
ITA had a total return of 43.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.49%.
News
Investors See Opportunity in Space Defense
Mina Faltas, founder and chief investment officer of Washington Harbour Partners, says the firm is actively investing in space defense startups because it is a critical war fighting domain. He joins C...
ITA: The Robust Uptrend Appears Long-Lasting, Strong Buy
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is upgraded to Strong Buy, driven by record demand and robust sector profitability. ITA's top holdings, including GE and RTX, report exceptional earnings growth, r...
The Bullish Case For Defense And The ITA ETF
NATO's new commitment to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 will drive significant growth for defense contractors and the ITA ETF. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers diversified expo...
Government stakes in defense startups could have disastrous consequences, says Fortune's Lev-Ram
Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune contributing editor, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how Silicon Valley is responding to recent comments from the White House, why tech land is not for stakes in these companie...
US Defense ETFs Could Gain Ground As Europe's War Premium Deflates
European defense stocks experienced a sharp sell-off this week, reminding investors just how news-oriented the sector can be.
ITA: Buy To Prepare For A World On The Brink
Global geopolitical tensions and surging defense spending make the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF a compelling investment opportunity. ITA stands out among defense ETFs for its large size, low e...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 ...
Calls of the Day: Spotify, Honeywell, Live Nation and defense Stocks
The investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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...
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...
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 ...
This Defense Stock Could Hit $170 'Before Year-End,' Expert Explains Why
Rising geopolitical tensions have investors interested in defense stocks.
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.
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 &...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova sells the ITA and XBI
Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's selling these two ETFs.
Harris Or Trump – Defense Stocks Are Winning, Tech Battle, Personal Income Drops, Trump Crypto Push
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ITA: NATO's Boost In Military Spending Benefits USA's Arms Exports
Global military expenditure increased by 6.8% y/y in 2023, driving growth in the defense sector. NATO members pledged to increase defense spending, benefiting U.S. defense contractors. iShares U.S. Ae...
ITA ETF: Not The Best Bet For Diversified Value
Defense budgets are not increasing as much as one would think. ITA Aerospace ETF underperformed compared to other aerospace ETFs and the S&P 500 due to heavy weighting on three underperforming stocks....
ITA: Outperforming Industrials, But A Questionable Valuation Amid Solid Technicals
The Industrials sector has underperformed the S&P 500 since April as AI stocks have been cast back into the spotlight. But the Aerospace & Defense industry is holding up well, while the valuation of I...
The Aero and Defense ETF ITA is hitting a new high
The Investment Committee discuss how to trade the ITA as it hits a new high.
Defense stocks will price higher on headlines and earnings growth, says Courtney Garcia
Courtney Garcia, Senior Wealth Advisor at Payne Capital Management, discusses the new trading month, stagflation concerns, and the Fed.
Aerospace is one of the areas where we are spending a lot of time: Advent Global's Anjarwala
Mohammed Anjarwala, Advent Global Opportunities managing director, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Anjarwala's market view, which sectors have value, and more.
These sector ETFs could make big moves if Trump is seen winning the White House
Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we look at some of the ETF sectors that were in spotlight during former President Donald Trum...
ITA: Western Governments Give The Buy Signal On Defense And Aerospace
The US Government has shown its hand, intending to ratchet up defense spending on and integration with the military-industrial complex. Key allies also echo this, and seek increased levels of integrat...
Bull case for Aerospace in 2024
Stephanie Link, Hightower chief investment strategist, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to discuss her bull case for Aerospace.
Congress returns to face big to-do list: Israel and Ukraine aid, possible border or tax deals, and more
Both the House and Senate are due to get back to work this week after their Thanksgiving break, and lawmakers have a lot on their plates.
ITA: Good Sector But Better Options
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is a worthy investment option for exposure to the aerospace and defense industry. Upsides of investing in the sector include heightened global conflicts, innovatio...