This ETF provides targeted exposure to U.S. aerospace and defense companies, tracking the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index. It is widely used by investors seeking sector-specific diversification in a high-barrier, government-contract-driven industry. The fund holds major defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers, making it a key instrument for tracking defense spending trends.
1 member of Congress has disclosed 4 trades in State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), a Industrials company. The buy/sell breakdown shows 1 purchase versus 3 sales, indicating net selling pressure from lawmakers. All data is sourced from STOCK Act periodic transaction reports filed with Congress.
| Date | Politician | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-31 | Thomas R Carper | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2022-01-26 | Thomas R Carper | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2022-01-18 | Thomas R Carper | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2020-11-20 | Thomas R Carper | buy | $1K – $15K |