iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)
| Assets | $14.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| PE Ratio | 37.89 |
| Shares Out | 62.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.50% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 18.82% |
| 1-Year Return | +39.37% |
| Volume | 1,159,202 |
| Open | 216.47 |
| Previous Close | 216.04 |
| Day's Range | 213.43 - 216.47 |
| 52-Week Low | 153.66 |
| 52-Week High | 250.65 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| Holdings | 48 |
| 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
74.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace | GE | 19.34% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 15.15% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 10.55% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 4.80% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 4.55% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 4.41% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 4.34% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 3.94% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 3.91% |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | RKLB | 3.20% |
Dividends
| 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 |
News
UK sticks with Ajax military vehicles after safety issues
Britain's defence readiness minister Luke Pollard said he had agreed to restart the army's acceptance of Ajax armoured vehicles from General Dynamics with strict controls focused on improving the ex...
U.S. Air Force To Fly B-1B Lancer And B-2 Spirit Well Into Late 2030s
The United States Air Force has no plans to retire its remaining fleet of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers for at least a couple more decades, and the old "BUFFs" as they are known, will be in servi...
Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defence minister says
Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, defence minister David McGuinty told a parliamentary committee on Monday, saying Ottawa could also purcha...
The Pentagon is putting industry on a key 'Golden Dome' weapon that military leaders have said might ultimately be too expensive
Twelve defense companies have been picked for initial work on space-based interceptors for the US' Golden Dome. These interceptors are the costliest and most complex parts of Golden Dome.
The aerospace and defense trade is taking investors deeper into space, and more ETFs are up for the mission
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Space is a big part of aerospace and defense ETFs, says VettaFi's head of research
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GE, RTX & Bullish Case for Defense Stocks in 2026
Defense stocks will be some of the key names to move the stock market higher, says Kevin Mahn. He points to the Trump administration's push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget and lasting geopolitical ...
Trump proposes 'historic' $1.5trn defence budget
US President Donald Trump has proposed a huge increase in defence spending, alongside a 10% cut in non-defence spending, for the 2027 fiscal year.
Trump's budget seeks historic increase to defense spending. The industry could use a boost, these ETFs show.
President Donald Trump is seeking a historic increase in defense spending, in what may turn out to be a relief for the industry amid the conflict in Iran.
The Defense Budget Request Is Here. It's Quite Something.
President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request calls for a huge jump in defense spending, a potential positive for defense stocks including Kratos, RTX, and Lockheed Martin.
ETF Prime: Defense ETFs Draw Billions Amid Global Tensions
Key Takeaways: Defense ETFs now hold $42 billion in assets with $9 billion in inflows this year amid rising geopolitical tensions. Eight out of nine new defense ETF launches since 2025 have been globa...
Defense Stocks Are Struggling. Help Could Be on the Way.
Investors should be on the lookout for the Defense Department's fiscal year 2027 budget this week. Spending growth can affect defense stocks.
The ETF Barbell: Hedging War While Reloading on AI
Mounting tensions in the Middle East have pushed Brent crude prices well over $100 a barrel, while Treasury yields remain stubbornly high at 4.25%. In response, ETF flows have fractured into a distinc...
BlackRock's Model Shift: Scaling Active ETFs Ahead of Exchange
Actively managed ETFs in the U.S. gathered $73 billion of new money in February and, thanks to model allocation changes made by BlackRock last week, are poised for another strong month. BlackRock's st...
Why defense stocks are the market's newest safe havens — and this ETF is a pure play
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.
Iran Conflict Raises Defense Supply Chain Concerns
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
Rebecca Walser (@walserwealth) helps investors break down the volatile price action following the U.S. and Israel joint strike on Iran. "You can't rely on treasuries" in ways you normally can, she arg...
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.
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.
A German contractor, Italian aerospace name, and British defense company.
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...