ITA vs. XHB - ETF Comparison
ITA - iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF provides exposure to the aerospace and defense sector of the US industrials industry, offering a diversified portfolio of large, stable companies with long-term government contracts. While the fund's focus on government contracts presents potential risks, it remains a viable choice for investors seeking targeted exposure to the industry's top names.
XHB - SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF provides exposure to the U.S. homebuilding industry, offering a diversified portfolio of companies involved in the domestic housing market. The fund tracks the S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index, investing in a range of companies, from pure play homebuilders to those related to the industry, such as home furnishings retailers. With an equal weighting methodology, the fund ensures that exposure is spread evenly across its component companies.
| ITA | XHB | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Name | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF |
| Fund Provider | BlackRock | State Street |
| Index | Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index | S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Listing | US-listed | US-listed |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% | 0.35% |
| Inception Date | 2006-05-01 | 2006-01-31 |
| Number Of Holdings | 37 | 36 |
| Region | United States | United States |
| Investment Style | Growth | Blend |
| Market Cap | Blend | Mid-Cap |
| Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| Sector Detail | Aerospace & Defense | Building & Construction |
| Leveraged | Non-leveraged | Non-leveraged |
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Key Metrics
Performance Metrics
Risk Metrics
Detailed Returns
Benchmark Comparison
Performance Analysis
The performance analysis examines historical data to assess the returns of the investment strategy, including key metrics such as Cumulative returns, End of Year (EoY) returns, and risk-adjusted returns like the Sharpe ratio or the Sortino ratio.
Cumulative Returns
End of Year Returns Table
End of Year Returns
Risk Analysis
The risk analysis refers to an assessment of potential negative events that could lead to a loss of capital. Conducting a risk analysis can help in deciding whether an investment should be made. This is done using risk metrics such as drawdowns, volatility and beta which reflect stakeholders' confidence in the consistency of an investment strategy.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Table
Monte Carlo Simulation
The Monte Carlo simulation is a statistical method used to forecast portfolio returns by generating a wide range of potential outcomes through random sampling from historical asset price data. It helps investors assess the potential risk and return of a portfolio under various market conditions. The simulation takes into account the initial investment and optionally simulates cash flow scenarios like fixed contributions, fixed withdrawals, or percentage withdrawals.
IMPORTANT: The forecast generated through Monte Carlo simulations is purely hypothetical and does not guarantee future returns. Investment decisions should be made with consideration of various factors, and past performance is not indicative of future results.