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PPA ETF · Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

The PPA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Invesco. It is built to track an index: SPADE Defense Index. The PPA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 60 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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Last price
$160.11
1M perf.
-9.25%
1M flows
+€286M
AuM
€6.76B
E/R
0.58%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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PPA
$160.11

Performance & flows

December 29, 2025 → March 27, 2026
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PPA
$164.38
+3.73%

Historic performance and flows

1M3M1Y3Y5YMTDQTDYTD
Perf.
-9.25%
+3.73%
+38.79%
+112.09%
+134.85%
-9.25%
+4.97%
+4.97%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
46137V100
ISIN
US46137V1008
AuM
€6.76B
E/R
0.58%
Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
3/27/2026
$164.38
1D NAV change
-1.86%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
60
Inception date
10/26/2005
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
SPADE Defense Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (Fund) is based on the SPADEâ„¢ Defense Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to identify a group of companies involved in the development, manufacturing, operations and support of US defense, homeland security and aerospace operations. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

Historical risk/return profile

3M1Y3Y5Y
Returns
+3.73%
+38.79%
+112.09%
+134.85%
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
94.61%
Israel
2.87%
Ireland
1.76%
Other
0.77%
Sectors
Industrials
87.37%
Information Technology
6.39%
Materials
1.26%
Unavailable
4.90%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 60
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
LOCKHEED MARTIN
GENERAL ELECTRIC
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
BOEING U
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
GENERAL DYNAMICS
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
HONEYWELL INTL
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L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
PARKER HANNIFIN
ELBIT SYSTEMS
TRANSDIGM GROUP
AMPHENOL
EATON CORP PLC
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of December 31, 2025
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about PPA ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


PPA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
17.09% of holdings have positive scoring
82.91% of holdings have negative scoring
7.52%
8.66%
43.65%
37.15%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
SPADE Defense TR Index - USD
Index ticker
DXSTR Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

Invesco
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Number of funds
633
Total AuM
€811.5B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 5.39%
Average expense ratio
0.356%
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Frequently asked questions about PPA

What does Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF, PPA, invest in?

PPA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Aerospace & Defense Equities.

Which benchmark or index does PPA replicate?

PPA tracks the SPADE Defense TR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of PPA?

PPA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.58%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was PPA launched?

PPA was introduced to the market on October 26, 2005. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of PPA?

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF, PPA, is provided by Invesco. Learn more about Invesco here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of PPA?

PPA oversees €6.76B in assets as of March 27, 2026.

How has PPA performed lately?

Based on data from March 27, 2026, PPA returned -9.25% over the past month, 3.73% over the last three months and 4.97% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for PPA?

As of March 27, 2026, PPA recorded net flows of +€288M over the last month and +€545M year-to-date.

Does PPA distribute dividends?

PPA follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 27, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.37%.

What are the main country or region exposures of PPA?

As of February 28, 2026, PPA has significant geographic allocations in USA, Israel and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does PPA invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, PPA focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Materials.

How many securities does PPA hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, PPA holds 60 positions in its portfolio, with 72.44% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in PPA?

As of February 28, 2026, PPA top three holdings include LOCKHEED MARTIN, GENERAL ELECTRIC and RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD.

What is the base currency of PPA?

The base currency of PPA is USD.

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