ITA ETF Analysis: U.S. Aerospace & Defense | BATS
Industrials | BATS, USA | Market Cap: 15.182m USD | 12M Return: 22.9% | US4642887602 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis
Avg Turnover: 144M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Seasonality 11.6 years of data
How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.
The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) tracks an index measuring the performance of the aerospace and defense sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The aerospace and defense sector typically includes companies involved in commercial aircraft manufacturing, defense systems, and related defense and aerospace services and technologies.
The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in component securities of its underlying index and in instruments with substantially identical economic characteristics. Up to 20% of assets may be allocated to futures, options, swap contracts, and cash or cash equivalents. The fund is classified as non-diversified, meaning it may hold a more concentrated portfolio relative to diversified funds.
- Pentagon budget increases boost defense contractor backlogs
- Commercial aerospace recovery accelerates Boeing and Airbus deliveries
- Geopolitical conflicts drive NATO defense spending higher
As of August 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 237.56 with a total of 768,087 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.86%, over one month by +3.62%, over three months by +6.47% and over the past year by +22.88%.
Current recommended Stop Loss: 231.30 (which is 2.6% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).
U.S. Aerospace & Defense has no consensus analysts rating.