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 0.34% ($0.81 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 22, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 24, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $4.15B. 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 47 positions, with 31.4% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.35%, and manages $6.13B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
VSECVSE CORP3.32%
AXONAXON ENTERPRISE INC3.31%
RTXRTX CORP3.31%
ACHRARCHER AVIATION INC A3.27%
ATIATI INC3.22%
GDGENERAL DYNAMICS CORP3.12%
GEGENERAL ELECTRIC3.02%
HWMHOWMET AEROSPACE INC2.96%
LMTLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP2.96%
HEIHEICO CORP2.94%

Sector allocation

Industrials97.4%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 0.34%, which works out to $0.81 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 June 22, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 24, 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...