The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) climbed 4.53% on October 30, 2026, bringing its price to $235.29. The single-session move built on broader momentum that has carried the fund higher in recent weeks.
Over the trailing seven days, XAR has gained 7.75%, reflecting sustained buying interest in the aerospace and defense segment. The 30-day picture shows a more modest advance of 0.91%, suggesting the bulk of the near-term move has been concentrated in the past week.
XAR tracks the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index, offering exposure to a range of companies operating across commercial aviation, defense contracting, and related industries. Market capitalization data for the fund was not available at time of publication.
Thursday's session marked one of the more notable single-day performances for the ETF within its recent trading range, with the 4.53% advance standing out against its relatively flat 30-day baseline.
