Aerospace & Defense Sector (XAR) Rally: Key Price Resistance to Watch

From Ukraine to the Middle East, global conflicts have been a tailwind for Defense stocks. But sometimes things get priced in (price discovery).

See It Market • 7 hours ago

German industry groups urge Berlin to join defence bank initiative

German ‌business and industry associations on Thursday urged the government to join the Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), saying membership was needed to close financing gaps for companies in the defence sector and protect their access ​to future projects.

Reuters • 13 hours ago

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?

Launched on September 28, 2011, the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

9 Defense Stocks to Watch Before the Next Big Rally

Defense stocks recently suffered their worst losing streak on record. In September, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF ( XAR ) fell for more weeks in a row than at any point since its 2011 launch, giving back its entire 2026 gain.

InvestorPlace • Oct 28, 2026

Defense tech investment boom sparks bubble warning as private equity pours in

Traditional buyout investors are increasingly backing younger, high-growth defense tech businesses. As defense tech companies mature, private equity, debt, and other forms of financing are expected to become more important in bridging the gap between innovation and industrial-scale production.

CNBC • Oct 26, 2026

Lower Fees, Higher Growth: Why Cost-Conscious Aerospace Investors May Favor XAR Over PPA

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF carries a higher expense ratio than State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF but has historically shown lower price volatility. State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF utilizes a modified equal-weighting strategy to provide balanced exposure across various market capitalizations.

The Motley Fool • Oct 23, 2026

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund was frozen out of major defense companies. That may be about to change

Proposed changes to Norway's sovereign wealth fund ethics rules could open the door to investments in more Western defense companies. The fund is currently barred from investing in companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing because of their involvement in nuclear weapons production.

CNBC • Oct 16, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) debuted on 09/28/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2026

Bet on These Defense ETFs Amid Escalating Yemen War

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could boost defense spending, putting defense ETFs in focus as contractors brace for rising demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2026

ARK Space & Defense or SPDR Aerospace & Defense: Which ETF Can Power Your Portfolio?

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.35% compared to the 0.75% fee for ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF. ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF delivered higher trailing 1-year returns but carries a higher beta and deeper maximum drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Sep 30, 2026