State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (AMEX: XAR) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $224.02 (about ₹21,069 a unit) as of 6 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35% and holds 50 securities. Indian residents can buy XAR through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$212.12
Today's high
$224.63
52 week low
$210.14
52 week high
$297.79
XAR opened at $216.90, closed previously at $214.23, and has traded between $210.14 and $297.79 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) is designed to mirror the total return performance of the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index, prior to deducting fees and expenses. This fund provides specific access to the Aerospace & Defense segment, featuring companies identified within this sector by the S&P Total Market Index. Utilizing a modified equal-weighting approach, the ETF strives to offer diversified, less concentrated exposure across large, mid, and small-capitalization stocks within the industry. This granular focus empowers investors to implement precise strategic or tactical investment maneuvers, providing a more targeted tool compared to broader sector-based investment options.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
$4.8B
Holdings
50
NAV
$214.11
Avg. volume
303.63K
1-year price change
-4.40%
5-year price change
+79.00%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
XAR holds 50 securities in total. These 10 are 33.6% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy XAR from India
Indian residents can buy XAR units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in XAR from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search XAR and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XAR, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your XAR position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying XAR from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the XAR price today?
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) last traded at $224.02 on NYSE Arca, as of 6 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹21,069 a unit at the 8 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does XAR trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is XAR, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF manages about $4.8B. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2011.
What are XAR's largest holdings?
The top three are LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (3.6%), TEXTRON INC (3.5%) and TRANSDIGM GROUP INC (3.4%). XAR's 10 largest positions make up 33.6% of the fund.
Does XAR pay dividends?
Yes. XAR is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on XAR taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of XAR?
Yes. You can buy XAR by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has XAR performed?
XAR's price is down 4.4% over the past year and up 79.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.