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An Aerospace & Defense ETF Hits the Market
by Sanghamitra Saha
First Trust recently launched a fund on the Aerospace and Defense industry namely First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL).
Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for XAR
Top ETF Stories of October
by Sanghamitra Saha
Wall Street was upbeat in October with major key U.S. indexes offering massive gains, except for the Nasdaq, which recorded muted gains.
Best ETF Areas of October
by Sanghamitra Saha
Wall Street was extremely upbeat in October with the Dow Jones especially recording massive gains.
Why Aerospace & Defense ETFs are Rising
by Neena Mishra
Rising geopolitical tensions have sent defense stocks higher
Top-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
Some upbeat earnings and the likelihood of slower Fed rate hikes from December boosted Wall Street last week.
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
Smart Beta ETF report for XAR
Should You Invest in the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for PPA
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for ITA
Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for XAR
Aerospace & Defense Q2 Earnings: Hit or Miss for ETFs?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Most aerospace and defense companies came up with a mixed earnings. However, some companies offered assuring outlooks.
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
Smart Beta ETF report for XAR
Should You Invest in the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for PPA
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for ITA
Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for XAR
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
Smart Beta ETF report for XAR
Should You Invest in the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for PPA
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for ITA
Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for XAR
U.S. Economy Shrinks in Q1: ETFs to Win/Lose
by Sanghamitra Saha
The American economy shrank an annualized 1.4% sequentially in Q1 of 2022, well below market forecasts of a 1.1% expansion and following a 6.9% expansion in Q4 of 2021.
5 ETFs to Bet on the Favorite Sectors of Q1 Earnings
by Sweta Killa
Total S&P 500 earnings are expected to be up 3.2% from the same period last year on 10% higher revenues.
ETF Areas in Focus Amid the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The raging war between Russia and Ukraine has brought some ETF areas into the limelight as they are seeing some gains since the attack.
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) a Strong ETF Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
Smart Beta ETF report for XAR
ETFs to Watch in a Week Packed With Events
by Sweta Killa
This week is full of events starting from the Fed meet to the upcoming producer price inflation numbers and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Investors should keep a close eye on ETFs that are most exposed to these events.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for ITA