- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- +37.6% price growth over the last year
Green day on Thursday for SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF after gaining 0.86%
(Updated on Jul 02, 2026)
The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF price gained 0.86% on the last trading day (Thursday, 2nd Jul 2026), rising from $285.11 to $287.56. It has now gained 6 days in a row. It is not often that ETFS manage to gain so many days in a row, and falls for a day or two should be expected. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 3.76% from a day low at $284.01 to a day high of $294.68. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.69% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -65 thousand shares and in total, 201 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $57.80 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The ETF lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 6.69% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $280.78 and $316.74 at the end of this 3-month period.
XAR Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the ETF today. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.691%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $278.96 and $276.10. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The ETF should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense finds support from accumulated volume at $280.00 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This ETF is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the ETF moved $10.67 (3.76%) between high and low. For the last week, the ETF has had daily average volatility of 2.45%.
Since the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense has been rising for 6 days in a row, the risk over the next couple of days has increased. We don't expect a major reaction as the ETF is in very good shape technically, and therefore hold a positive evaluation despite the very short term risk.
Our recommended stop-loss: $277.57 (-3.48%) (This ETF has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 24 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (XAR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF to open at $288.75, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $283.68 and $291.44, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$7.77 (+/-2.74%) up or down from last closing price. If SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.74% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $288.00 (0.15%) than the support at $280.00 (2.63%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF ETF A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
4.054
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 6, 2026 - $288.75 ( 0.413%).
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XAR Performance
Trading levels for XAR
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 299.41 | 4.12% |
| R2 | 295.34 | 2.71% |
| R1 | 292.82 | 1.83% |
| Price | 287.56 | |
| S1 | 284.67 | -1.00% |
| S2 | 282.16 | -1.88% |
| S3 | 278.08 | -3.30% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 289.56 | 0.696% |
| R1 | 288.00 | 0.153% |
| Price | 287.56 | |
| S1 | 280.00 | -2.63% |
| S2 | 267.26 | -7.06% |
| S3 | 263.92 | -8.22% |
XAR Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $0.0618 | 0.0223% |
| 2 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $0.112 | 0.0425% |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.116 | 0.0463% |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $0.519 | 0.228% |
| 5 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.132 | 0.0655% |
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