State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 0.18% ($0.42 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 23, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $3.83B. Review XAR dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

XAR fund composition

XAR holds 50 positions, with 32.3% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.35%, and manages $5.30B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LMTLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP3.63%
HIIHUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIE3.33%
LHXL3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC3.29%
TXTTEXTRON INC3.24%
NOCNORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP3.23%
KRMNKARMAN HOLDINGS INC3.17%
FTAIFTAI AVIATION LTD3.13%
HONAHONEYWELL AEROSPACE INC3.12%
GDGENERAL DYNAMICS CORP3.11%
HEIHEICO CORP3.09%

Sector allocation

Industrials100.0%Basic Materials2.5%Technology1.3%Cash & Others0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions about State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)

What is State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF's dividend yield?
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.18%, which works out to $0.42 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 23, 2026.
What does State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF invest in?
The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is designed to mirror the total return performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index, prior to deducting fees and expenses. This fund provides specific access to the Aerospace & Defense segment, featuring companies identified within this sector by the S&P Total Market Index. Utilizing a modified equal-weighting approach, the ETF strives to offer diversified, less concentrated exposure across large, mid, and small-capitalization stocks within the industry. This granular focus empowers investors to implement precise...