SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News

Smart Beta ETF report for XAR

The S&P 500 Index is down to start the year, hurt in part because of the elevated geopolitical risks caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In spite of this, there are always some bright spots where

Both funds offer diversified exposure to the defense sector.

The geopolitical situation in the world requires a more rapid development of the defense complex of the United States and Europe.

The raging war between Russia and Ukraine has opened up some investment opportunities as we see a rally in several ETF areas since the beginning of the war.

Wells Fargo senior equity analyst Matthew Akers joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss shares of General Dynamics, L3Harris Technologies and more.

The attack in Ukraine has raised the prospect of higher military spending, pushing the aerospace and defense stocks higher.

Defense sector-related exchange traded funds are shooting up as Russia's invasion into Ukraine is triggering increased military spending. Over the past week, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE

Sector ETF report for XAR

February was pretty volatile for Wall Street. March is likely to stay the same due to rising geopolitical tensions, Fed rate hike bets and soaring inflation.

Considering the ongoing market turbulence, market participants have been making their investment choices and putting money in some ETF areas that have been highlighted here.

Play these sector ETFs should geopolitical tensions be in the limelight in the coming days.

Smart Beta ETF report for XAR

Sector ETF report for XAR

Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its stake in SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:XAR) by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,071 shares of the companys stock after selling 118 shares during the quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc.s []