SHLD vs. XAR ETF Comparison

Comparison of Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) to SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)

SHLD

Global X Defense Tech ETF

SHLD Description

The investment seeks to provide investment results that track the performance of the Nasdaq Yewno Aerospace & Defense IndexTM before fees and expenses. Under normal circumstances, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies in the index that are tied to the protection of national security interests of the United States. From the universe of eligible securities, the index identifies the top 50 eligible companies ranked by total outstanding contracts relating to the protection of U.S. national security interests, and projected revenue amounts.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$39.44

Average Daily Volume

283,712

Number of Holdings ^*

17

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

XAR

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

XAR Description

The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of an index derived from the aerospace and defense segment of a U.S. total market composite index. In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index (the "index"), the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the aerospace and defense industry group of the S&P Total Market Index ("S&P TMI"). The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$170.55

Average Daily Volume

215,425

Number of Holdings ^*

30

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	SHLD	XAR
30 Days	0.64%	2.34%
60 Days	5.95%	8.33%
90 Days	7.64%	10.41%
12 Months	44.86%	34.43%

12 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in SHLD	Weight in XAR	Overlap
	AVAV	C	2.02%	3.68%	2.02%
	BWXT	B	4.01%	4.37%	4.01%
	GD	D	6.94%	4.14%	4.14%
	HII	F	2.66%	3.22%	2.66%
	KTOS	C	1.35%	1.47%	1.35%
	LHX	B	4.35%	4.66%	4.35%
	LMT	D	7.91%	4.08%	4.08%
	MOG.A	B	2.07%	2.06%	2.06%
	MRCY	C	0.8%	1.39%	0.8%
	NOC	D	7.31%	4.15%	4.15%
	NPK	C	0.13%	0.19%	0.13%
	RTX	D	7.85%	4.3%	4.3%

SHLD Overweight 5 Positions Relative to XAR

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	PLTR	B	10.38%
	LDOS	C	4.86%
	PSN	D	3.92%
	OSIS	A	0.81%
	BBAI	C	0.05%

SHLD Underweight 18 Positions Relative to XAR

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	AXON	A	-6.87%
	RKLB	B	-5.41%
	HWM	A	-5.12%
	CW	B	-5.03%
	HEI	A	-4.61%
	WWD	B	-4.52%
	GE	D	-4.31%
	TXT	D	-4.23%
	TDG	D	-4.01%
	SPR	D	-3.92%
	BA	D	-3.8%
	HXL	F	-3.65%
	TGI	A	-1.19%
	AIR	B	-1.15%
	ACHR	B	-1.04%
	CDRE	F	-0.45%
	DCO	B	-0.21%
	ATRO	D	-0.18%

SHLD: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Aerospace & Defense Information Technology Services Communication Equipment Computer Systems Diversified Industrials Electronic Components Security & Protection Services Software - Infrastructure

Keywords: S&P 500 Aerospace Department Of Defense National Security Avionics Big Data Combat Systems Communications Systems Computing Cybersecurity Electronic Systems Engineering Services Homeland Security Modeling And Simulation Radar Space Systems United States Navy Weapons Aerospace Systems Air Force

XAR: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Aerospace & Defense Specialty Industrial Machinery Communication Equipment Computer Systems Diversified Industrials Security & Protection Services

Keywords: Aerospace S&P 500 Department Of Defense Avionics Weapons Aviation Helicopter Radar Space Systems U.S. Department Of Defense Actuator Aerostructure Defense Systems Electronics Microwave Test Systems Aerospace Systems Combat Systems Communications Systems Defense Applications