(XAR) SPDR S&P Aerospace - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US78464A6313 • Industrials

XAR: Aircraft, Satellites, Missiles, Defense Equipment, Military Technology

The SPDR® S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is designed to track the performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index, which represents the aerospace and defense sector of the S&P Total Market Index. The fund employs a sampling strategy, typically investing at least 80% of its assets in securities from the index. This approach allows the fund to gain exposure to a broad range of companies involved in aerospace, defense, and security industries, including manufacturers of aircraft, spacecraft, and defense equipment. The fund is structured to align closely with the indexs performance, providing investors with targeted access to this sector.

As of the latest data, XAR has an average 20-day volume of 108,200 shares, with a last price of 170.33. The funds technical indicators show a 20-day SMA of 160.50, a 50-day SMA of 162.41, and a 200-day SMA of 160.68, indicating a recent upward trend in price movement. The ATR of 5.16 reflects moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, the fund has assets under management (AUM) of $2.67 billion, underscoring its popularity among investors seeking exposure to the aerospace and defense sector.

The fund is currently testing a key support level at 170.3. If this level holds, the price may attempt to challenge the resistance at 175.4. However, if the support is breached, the next potential support levels are 165.1 and 159.2. The 20-day and 50-day SMAs are rising, suggesting short-term bullish momentum, but the 200-day SMA indicates longer-term sideways movement. The ATR of 5.16 suggests manageable volatility over the next quarter. The aerospace and defense sector is expected to remain stable, supported by continued government and private-sector investments in defense and space exploration. The funds AUM of $2.67 billion reflects strong investor confidence in the sectors growth potential. Over the next three months, XAR is likely to see steady performance, with potential upside driven by positive earnings reports and increased defense spending.

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XAR ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,672m
Category Industrials
TER 0.35%
IPO / Inception 2011-09-28

XAR ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 73.9
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 50.6
Rel. Strength 17.7
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 172.97 USD
Fair Price DCF -

XAR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.48%
Annual Growth 5y 8.85%
Payout Consistency 81.2%

XAR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -46.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 80.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 72%
CAGR 5y 17.63%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.54
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.76
Alpha 14.77
Beta 1.203
Volatility 36.44%
Current Volume 128.7k
Average Volume 20d 110k
What is the price of XAR stocks?
As of April 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 171.84 with a total of 128,674 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.48%, over one month by +6.94%, over three months by -0.34% and over the past year by +26.02%.
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, SPDR S&P Aerospace (NYSE ARCA:XAR) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 73.93 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of XAR as of April 2025 is 172.97. This means that XAR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.66%.
Is XAR a buy, sell or hold?
SPDR S&P Aerospace has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for XAR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace will be worth about 197.6 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 171.84. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +15%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 197.6 15%