iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) Stock Price & Analysis
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) closed at USD 202.29 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 1.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 204.48; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 197.36–203.12 on volume of 836,781 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 195.71–256.6 (BTS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 20:07 UTC.
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Key facts (ITA)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -6.5% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +101.4% vs S&P 500 +77.0%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ITA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -6.5% | +101.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.0% |
| Per year | -6.5% | +15.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.9% | 20.7% |
| Max drawdown | -20.0% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -20.0% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) |
ITA options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 27.7% | ±6.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 26.7% | ±8.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 26.4% | ±10.1% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 26.3% | ±13.3% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 26.6% | ±14.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 26.5% | ±16.9% |
30-day implied volatility 28.1% vs 14.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.12. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 20:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 202.29 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.07% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 204.48 |
| Open | USD 201.6 |
| Day Range | USD 197.36 – 203.12 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 195.71 – 256.6 |
| Volume | 836,781 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | BTS |
Technical Analysis (ITA)
Nexqual's technical model rates ITA "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 31.11 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 218.62) |
| MACD | -3.6 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (ITA)
Nexqual rates iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:07 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAR | State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace | USD 217.9 | ▼ 0.19% |
| PPA | Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | USD 153.95 | ▼ 0.38% |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software | USD 110.6 | ▲ 1.72% |
| XLI | State Street Industrial Select | USD 164.62 | ▼ 1.27% |
| IHI | iShares U.S. Medical Devices ET | USD 54.94 | ▲ 0.12% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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