iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)
| Assets | $13.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| PE Ratio | 39.87 |
| Shares Out | 60.15M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 19.17% |
| Volume | 1,126,256 |
| Open | 226.24 |
| Previous Close | 222.56 |
| Day's Range | 223.23 - 228.26 |
| 52-Week Low | 129.14 |
| 52-Week High | 250.65 |
| Beta | 0.75 |
| Holdings | 45 |
| 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
75.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace | GE | 19.41% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 16.77% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 7.18% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 5.43% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 5.16% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 5.09% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 4.97% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 4.08% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 3.64% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 3.43% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.15133 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| 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 |
Performance
ITA had a total return of 45.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.66%.
News
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The iShares Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded fund profits from the U.S and global military buildup.
What Global Rearmament Means for Defense Stocks—and the World
Rising global military spending—from the U.S., Europe, and China—could fuel growth for defense contractors and reshape manufacturing and employment in the years ahead.
ITA: Up 28% And Set For More Growth, Buy To Prepare For An Uncertain Future
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF remains a buy, benefiting from escalating global defense spending and geopolitical instability. ITA's top holdings—GE Aerospace, RTX, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin—a...
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Rising oil and gas prices and risks to key shipping lanes are raising concerns about global supply chains. Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini, a provider of logistics software for defense tech, disc...
Rebecca Walser on Energy Volatility, PLTR & Defense Tailwinds After Strike on Iran
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Iran Escalation Shock Triggers Risk-Off Move To USD And Gold, Oil, Defense And Aerospace Win
Major combat operations in Iran, coordinated with Israel, are intensifying risk-off sentiment across global markets, impacting equities, crypto, energy, and logistics. Oil companies like Exxon Mobil (...
What Defense Stocks Stand to Gain--and Lose--From the US Attacks on Iran
The U.S. attack on Iran will have implications for defense and energy stocks.
Locked And Loaded: Defense Companies Enter A New Era
Defense contractors are entering a new era as key pillars of the industrial base, driven by robust, less cyclical demand and government-backed capacity expansion. Book-to-bill ratios and backlogs at L...
Financials and defense stocks have done very well, says Evans May Wealth's Elizabeth Evans
Elizabeth Evans, Evans May Wealth managing partner, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the market playbook for the year ahead, which sectors will outperform and much more.
European Defense Stocks Rally. 3 Particularly Bullish Charts.
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ITA Vs. XAR: How To Play Donald Trump's Military Shake-Up
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Venezuela Shockwaves: Trump's Military Posture Fuels Fresh Defense ETF Trade
The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela reignited global attention on geopolitical risks. While this supports an eventual ramp-up of government defense budgets, investors are increasingly view...
ITA: The New Military Paradigm Is On Full Display
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, driven by a new paradigm in U.S. military operations. Recent U.S. intervention in Venezuela signals heightened demand for A...
PPA Over ITA: A Better Way To Play The Global Defense Spending Boom
The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF earns a strong buy rating for its superior diversification and risk-adjusted returns vs. the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF. PPA's modified market-cap approac...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Is the defense sector poised for growth under Trump 2.0?
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ETF Trends: Small Caps, Bitcoin, Defense
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SHLD: Better Than ITA As US Now Faces Organized Opposition
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How to trade defense stocks with uncertain government spending
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Defense Stocks Are Taking It On The Chin.
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