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FYI: The largest aerospace-and-defense exchange-traded fund has surged over the past year, though analysts say global trade disputes are tempering optimism for the sector.
The $5.73 billion iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) follows a market-cap-weighted index of U.S. aerospace and defense companies, including giants Boeing Co. , Lockheed Martin Corp. and United Technologies Corp. It has returned more than 10% year-to-date through August, and almost 23% over the past 12 months. Regards, Ted https://www.wsj.com/articles/military-spending-boosts-an-etf-1536544920?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1
