iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)
| Assets | $8.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| PE Ratio | 34.60 |
| Shares Out | 44.35M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 20.17% |
| Volume | 381,404 |
| Open | 185.50 |
| Previous Close | 184.73 |
| Day's Range | 185.09 - 187.23 |
| 52-Week Low | 129.14 |
| 52-Week High | 188.77 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Holdings | 42 |
| 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
75.55% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| General Electric Company | GE | 20.06% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 14.84% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 9.06% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 4.67% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 4.63% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 4.52% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 4.50% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 4.48% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 4.44% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 4.36% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.26613 | Mar 27, 2024 |
Performance
ITA had a total return of 42.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.09%.
News
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
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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....