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Raytheon Technologies

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Axon Enterprise

General Dynamics

Howmet Aerospace

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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

PPA tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US-listed stocks involved in the defense, military, homeland security and space industries.

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF benefits from increased demand for defense products amid escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and potential support from a Trump administration. Top holdings like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman show strong financial metrics, with PPA outperforming peers and the S&P 500 over the past decade. Risks include potential resolution of conflicts reducing demand and Boeing's ongoing issues, but overall momentum in defense and aerospace supports a Buy rating.

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My portfolio initially surged post-election but has since faced pressure due to market uncertainty surrounding Trump's controversial appointments and their economic impact. Key affected sectors include healthcare, defense, and consumer staples, with significant declines in stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. I focus on the defense sector's sell-off, explaining the risk/reward outlook and emphasizing my investments in innovative defense companies like RTX and GE Aerospace.

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PPA is a U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF with an impressive long-term track record. Its expense ratio is 0.58% and the ETF has $3.60 billion in assets under management. Positive defense spending projections should support the continued growth of PPA's holdings. In addition, a Republican Senate, which is the likely outcome for 2025, typically results in larger-than-average spending increases. PPA's factor mix is superior to peers like ITA, XAR, MISL, and GCAD. In particular, I like its strong diversification, risk, and quality features, and its 15% estimated earnings growth.

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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF warrants a rating downgrade to a hold due to safety issues facing Boeing and Lockheed Martin's F-35 program delays. PPA has slightly underperformed the S&P 500 Index since February but continues to outperform peer defense ETFs. While the defense budget will likely remain high in the short term, higher spending as a percentage of GDP increases the likelihood of spending cuts in the long run.

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PPA is a top-performing Aerospace & Defense ETF that's outperformed the market by 5% since my August 2023 review. Fees are high at 0.58% but justified, given its superior strategy. Compared to peers like XAR and ITA, PPA features better diversification with 51 stocks across 12 sub-industries. I also view its somewhat low allocation to Boeing as a key advantage. PPA's valuation is on the high end, trading 3-4 points more than benchmarks like XLI and SPY. However, after adjusting for non-profitable stocks, its more attractive than XAR and ITA.

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