ETF · Broad Market

XAR(XAR)

$258.57
-0.19%
Expense Ratio
$5.8B
Total AUM
Holdings
Inception
Active Share vs VOO
Truly Active
0%20%60%100%
97.3%

AI Look-Through Summary

AI Generated

The portfolio's sector allocation is heavily skewed towards Industrials, which accounts for approximately 70% of the fund's holdings, indicating a strong focus on this sector. The remaining portion is allocated to Other sectors, but no specific details are provided about these allocations. At a macro level, the fund appears to be concentrated in large-cap stocks given the absence of smaller market-capitalization names among its top holdings.

The portfolio's valuation posture is characterized by a relatively high weighted P/E ratio of 41.2x, suggesting that investors have been willing to pay a premium for these companies' growth prospects. A similar picture emerges from the weighted P/B ratio of 9.31x, indicating that investors are attributing significant value to book equity in these holdings. The sector mix is more concentrated in Industrials compared to the broader market, which may pose concentration risk if this sector experiences a downturn.

Generated by Qwen-32B from constituent-level data. Not investment advice. Updated: 2026-07-14 09:06:28.012378+00

🔍 Theme Alignment Audit

AI GeneratedPurity: 92/100

The investment theme implied by the ticker XAR, which typically denotes a focus on aerospace and defense or related industrial sectors, demonstrates strong alignment with its actual portfolio composition. The top holdings are exclusively concentrated within the Industrials sector, including major players like Raytheon Technologies (RTX), Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics, all of which are central to national security and space exploration efforts. There is a notable absence of unrelated industries such as technology, healthcare, or consumer staples in the leading positions, suggesting the fund maintains a tight thematic boundary rather than drifting into broad market exposure. The inclusion of companies like HXL and MOG.A, while categorized broadly here, generally supports specialized manufacturing needs often adjacent to core defense contracts, further reinforcing sectoral consistency without introducing significant thematic noise.

Sector coherence is high, with Industrials comprising 74.6% of the portfolio across twenty-eight holdings, indicating a deliberate strategy rather than accidental concentration. The top-ten concentration of 34.7% reflects exposure to key industry leaders but does not appear so skewed that it mimics a passive broad-market index; instead, it highlights specific winners within the niche theme. Unlike many thematic funds that might dilute purity by adding unrelated growth stocks for stability, this portfolio relies almost entirely on its stated sector definition. The heavy weighting in industrials creates a distinct risk profile separate from general market indices, as performance will be tightly coupled with government spending cycles and defense procurement trends rather than broader economic drivers found in diversified large-cap blends.

AI analysis of holdings alignment vs fund theme. Not investment advice. Updated: 2026-05-22 15:08:23.62442+00

🏢 Sector Analysis

AI Generated

The XAR ETF exhibits an exceptionally heavy concentration within the Industrials sector, with this single category comprising 74.6% of total assets across only twenty-eight holdings. This structural characteristic indicates a highly focused investment thesis that seeks to capture growth specifically tied to industrial expansion rather than providing broad market exposure or diversification across other economic drivers such as technology or consumer discretionary sectors. The fund's design prioritizes deep specialization, suggesting the underlying strategy is built on the premise that specific industrial sub-segments offer superior risk-adjusted returns compared to a diversified portfolio approach.

Concentration risk within this vehicle is pronounced, evidenced by both the overwhelming sector weight and the top-10 holdings accounting for 34.7% of assets. The presence of major aerospace and defense contractors like Boeing alongside smaller industrials in the top five positions highlights that while the fund targets industrial growth broadly, its performance will be disproportionately influenced by a narrow set of large-cap names within that specific niche. This lack of diversification means the ETF is highly sensitive to sector-specific headwinds or regulatory changes affecting aerospace and manufacturing, as well as macroeconomic factors impacting capital goods demand.

Furthermore, the composition suggests a tilt toward established industrial leaders rather than purely small-cap innovation, given the inclusion of significant weights in companies like Boeing alongside specialized defense firms. This allocation pattern implies the fund aims to leverage the cyclical upturns often seen in industrial production and defense spending while accepting elevated volatility inherent in such concentrated strategies. Investors examining this profile must weigh the potential for amplified returns during an industrial boom against the heightened susceptibility to downturns specific to the aerospace, defense, or broader manufacturing cycles that dominate the portfolio's makeup.

AI-generated sector analysis from constituent-level data. Not investment advice. Updated: 2026-05-23 01:49:43.059937+00

Flow Driver Analysis

2-Step Circle

Which larger ETFs share XAR's holdings — and mechanically drive its price through index rebalancing flows?

Approximately 100% of XAR's weight flows through these larger ETFs

Driver ETFAUMExpenseShared StocksWeight Overlap
VISVIS$8B4599.3%
SPTMSPTM$12B2874.4%
VFMOVFMO$1B2459.9%
ONEOONEO$25M2259.9%
VTIVanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares$2.1T0.03%1851.1%

99% of XAR's portfolio by weight is also held by VIS. When VIS receives inflows, it mechanically buys these shared stocks — dragging XAR's NAV along regardless of any thematic or sector catalyst. Combined, the top 5 overlapping ETFs control exposure to 100% ofXAR's weight.

Overlap computed from constituent-level holdings data across 5 ETFs. Price co-movement with driver ETFs is structural, not coincidental. Not investment advice.

ETF Look-Through Dashboard

Peer through the ETF wrapper to see exactly what you own. Every metric is computed from constituent-level data.

39.9x
Weighted P/E
8.83x
Weighted P/B
$50B
Wtd Avg Market Cap

Weighted metrics calculated based on 84% of fund assets with available data.

Herfindahl-Hirschman Concentration Index

01000200030004000259
Well Diversified
Top 5: 15.9%Top 10: 31.1%

Morningstar-Style Box

Value
Blend
Growth
Large
Mid
Small
Mid Growth

Sector & Cap Explorer

Industrials71.0%Other29.0%
Visualization Mode

ETF Fundamental Radar

Total Analysis
95% Weight
Market Cap
Large
Risk Profile
Low Risk

Operational health is mixed, with the bulk of weight in the mid-range (4–6) Piotroski scores.

Piotroski F-Score (Operational Health)

Score 0-9: Measures Profitability, Leverage, and Efficiency

↑ Weight (%)100%80%60%40%20%
8%
0–3 Weak
43%
4–6 Average
44%
7–9 Strong

Computed by rolling up individual stock Piotroski F-Scores, Altman Z-Scores, and Beneish M-Scores weighted by each constituent's allocation.

Dividend Safety True-Up

Deterministic
34%
Wtd FCF Payout Ratio
0.00%
TTM Yield
Very Safe
Dividend Durability
34% of FCF
0% (retains all cash)50%100% (pays out everything)

The dividend-paying companies inside XAR collectively pay out 34% of their Free Cash Flow to maintain the current yield. This leaves a substantial cash buffer, making dividend cuts unlikely even in a downturn. Based on 50% of fund weight in dividend-paying stocks.

FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow, weighted by constituent allocation. Not investment advice.

Earnings vs. Price Decomposition

Proprietary
+16.7%
ETF 1Y Return
+19.1%
Wtd Earnings Growth
-2.4%
Multiple Contraction
Earnings

XAR is up 16.7% over the last 12 months. The underlying weighted earnings growth of its constituents is +19.1%. Despite earnings growth, valuations have contracted by 2.4% — the market is paying less per dollar of earnings than a year ago.

Earnings growth = weighted average YoY EPS growth of all constituents (capped at ±500% to limit outlier distortion). Based on 89% of fund weight with earnings data. Not investment advice.

Value Creation Map

ROIC vs WACC

What percentage of XAR's weight is allocated to companies that create economic value (ROIC > WACC) vs. destroy it?

42% Creators
58% Destroyers
Value Creators (ROIC > WACC)35.9%
Value Destroyers49.0%

Of XAR's analyzed weight, 42% is invested in companies earning more than their cost of capital — genuine value creators. The remaining 58% consists of companies whose ROIC falls below their WACC, effectively destroying shareholder value with every dollar invested.

ROIC-WACC spread for 85% of fund weight with available data. Not investment advice.

Passive Crowding Score

MODERATE

How much of each constituent's market cap is structurally locked in passive ETFs — a proxy for liquidity fragility during sell-offs.

42/ 100
Wtd Avg Passive Ownership12.5%
Most Crowded HoldingAIR (85.8%)
Least CrowdedDRS (1.4%)
Coverage92% of fund weight
0 — Low255075100 — Extreme

XAR has a Passive Crowding Score of 42/100. On average, 12.5% of the market capitalization of XAR's underlying holdings is structurally locked in passive ETF vehicles. This indicates moderate passive ownership density. Index rebalances and ETF creation/redemption activity can amplify short-term volatility in the underlying holdings.

Passive $ = Σ(ETF AUM × holding weight) across all 28 tracked ETFs. Actual passive ownership is higher (includes mutual funds, pension funds). Not investment advice.

Under the Hood — Top 15 Constituents

Top 10 Concentration31.1%
#TickerCompanyWeightP/EF-Score
1AXON
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
Industrials
3.41%
217.1x5/9
2VSEC
VSE CORP
3.22%
68.6x7/9
3HXL
HEXCEL CORP
3.13%
67.4x5/9
4RTX
RTX CORP
Industrials
3.09%
36.5x8/9
5HWM
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
Industrials
3.07%
62.9x8/9
6GE
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Industrials
3.06%
40.8x6/9
7GD
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP
Industrials
3.05%
23.2x8/9
8SARO
STANDARDAERO INC
3.03%
30.4x8/9
9WWD
WOODWARD INC
Industrials
3.03%
47.2x9/9
10HEI
HEICO CORP
Industrials
3.02%
61.3x7/9
11CRS
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
Industrials
2.99%
58.5x7/9
12KRMN
KARMAN HOLDINGS INC
2.92%
209.9x4/9
13BA
BOEING CO/THE
Industrials
2.89%
84.6x7/9
14TDG
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC
Industrials
2.86%
38.5x6/9
15ATI
ATI INC
Industrials
2.85%
61.4x8/9
The bottom 33 stocks in XAR account for only 54.4% of the total fund weight.

Historical Holdings Snapshots

Browse how XAR’s holdings have changed across SEC filing dates. Showing top holdings per snapshot.

2026-07-18

15 holdings · 45.6% tracked weight
#TickerWeightSharesMarket Value
1AXON3.41%368,334
2VSEC3.22%951,987
3HXL3.13%1,800,428
4RTX3.09%929,286
5HWM3.07%660,808
6GE3.06%517,286
7GD3.05%483,378
8SARO3.03%6,655,837
9WWD3.03%448,893
10HEI3.02%513,789
11CRS2.99%315,195
12KRMN2.92%3,594,180
13BA2.89%788,828
14TDG2.86%135,985
15ATI2.85%899,088

2026-07-17

15 holdings · 45.4% tracked weight
#TickerWeightSharesMarket Value
1AXON3.32%368,743
2VSEC3.23%953,043
3GE3.10%517,860
4HXL3.08%1,802,425
5HWM3.07%661,541
6SARO3.05%6,663,220
7RTX3.03%930,317
8CRS3.03%315,545
9HEI3.01%514,359
10WWD3.00%449,391
11GD2.94%483,914
12KRMN2.92%3,598,167
13ATI2.90%900,085
14CW2.87%229,549
15BA2.86%789,703

2026-07-16

15 holdings · 45.1% tracked weight
#TickerWeightSharesMarket Value
1AXON3.35%368,743
2VSEC3.30%953,043
3HXL3.05%1,802,425
4GE3.05%517,860
5HWM3.04%661,541
6SARO3.03%6,663,220
7CRS3.03%315,545
8RTX2.99%930,317
9GD2.97%483,914
10WWD2.97%449,391
11HEI2.96%514,359
12CW2.87%229,549
13BA2.85%789,703
14ATI2.83%900,085
15MOG.A2.81%431,911

2026-07-15

15 holdings · 45.3% tracked weight
#TickerWeightSharesMarket Value
1AXON3.38%368,743
2VSEC3.28%953,043
3SARO3.08%6,663,220
4GE3.07%517,860
5RTX3.07%930,317
6GD3.03%483,914
7HWM3.01%661,541
8CRS3.00%315,545
9HXL3.00%1,802,425
10WWD2.99%449,391
11HEI2.97%514,359
12BA2.86%789,703
13CW2.85%229,549
14MOG.A2.84%431,911
15TDG2.82%136,136

2026-07-14

15 holdings · 45.0% tracked weight
#TickerWeightSharesMarket Value
1AXON3.41%369,561
2VSEC3.29%955,155
3SARO3.04%6,677,986
4GE3.04%519,008
5WWD2.98%450,387
6CRS2.98%316,245
7RTX2.98%932,379
8GD2.96%484,986
9HEI2.95%515,499
10KRMN2.94%3,606,141
11HWM2.93%663,007
12HXL2.92%1,806,419
13MOG.A2.87%432,869
14TDG2.87%136,438
15BA2.87%791,453

2026-07-13

15 holdings · 44.9% tracked weight
#TickerWeightSharesMarket Value
1AXON3.47%372,424
2VSEC3.31%962,547
3SARO3.02%6,729,667
4CRS3.02%318,695
5GE3.01%523,026
6RTX2.94%939,596
7WWD2.93%453,873
8GD2.93%488,738
9HEI2.93%519,489
10HWM2.93%668,138
11KRMN2.91%3,634,050
12HXL2.91%1,820,398
13MOG.A2.85%436,222
14TDG2.85%137,495
15BA2.85%797,578

Source: SEC filings and fund provider disclosures. Shows last 6 snapshot dates, top 15 holdings per date by weight.

Risk Profile

23.5%
Annual Volatility
0.59
Sharpe (1Y)
0.99
Sharpe (3Y)
-19.7%
Max Drawdown (3Y)
-32.4%
Max Drawdown (5Y)

Sharpe = risk-adjusted return (higher is better). Computed from 1,200+ trading days with 5% risk-free rate.

Price Chart with Moving Averages

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What Drove XAR Today?

Daily return attribution — which holdings contributed most (and least) to the fund's move.

Fund move:-0.19%(2026-07-17)

Top Contributors

+0.080%
+0.065%
+0.047%

Top Detractors

-0.079%
-0.116%
-0.198%

Attribution = holding weight × stock daily return. Only the top contributors and detractors are shown.

Underwater (Drawdown from Peak)

How far below the all-time high the price has been over time. Deeper = more pain for holders.

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Rolling 60-Day Beta vs S&P 500 (VOO)

How the ETF's sensitivity to market moves changes over time. β > 1 = more volatile than the market.

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Rolling Beta Market (β = 1.0)

Yield & Income

0.00%
TTM Yield
30-Day SEC Yield
5Y Div CAGR

Sector Drift Over Time

How XAR’s sector allocation has shifted across snapshots. Use the slider to travel through time.

2026-07-1893 snapshots
Industrials71.0%
Other29.0%
Change since 2026-03-30
Industrials
-3.8%
Other
+3.8%
2026-03-302026-07-18

Active Conviction Tracker

Shares bought and sold between the latest two data snapshots — reveals what the fund manager is actually doing.

Comparing 2026-07-172026-07-180 buys, 48 sells

Positions Increased (0)

Positions Decreased (48)

SELL-
4.7M96-4.7M (-100.0%)
0.00%(-0.08)
SELLACHR
32.7M32.6M-36K (-0.1%)
2.51%(-0.09)
SELLRDW
8.4M8.4M-9K (-0.1%)
1.21%(-0.09)
SELLRCAT
8.0M8.0M-9K (-0.1%)
1.05%(-0.05)
SELLSARO
6.7M6.7M-7K (-0.1%)
3.03%(-0.02)
SELLLUNR
6.2M6.2M-7K (-0.1%)
1.43%(-0.11)
SELLSPCE
6.0M6.0M-7K (-0.1%)
0.27%(-0.00)
SELLSATL
5.4M5.4M-6K (-0.1%)
0.33%(-0.03)

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