First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
MISLNYSEARCAFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $706.00M
- Expense ratio
- 0.65%
- Dividend yield
- 0.07%
- Holdings
- 41
- 52-week range
- $38.84$51.10
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 90.35K
MISL ETF: First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $41.25 - $41.61 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $51.10 |
| 52-Week Low | $38.84 |
| Open | $41.25 |
| Volume (last close) | 56.57K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 90.35K |
| 1 Day Change | −1.23% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −4.33% |
| 6 Month Change | −8.41% |
| YTD Change | −7.93% |
| 1 Year Change | −5.15% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.03 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.07% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −90.67% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $706.00M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Total Holdings | 41 |
| Inception Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| 50-Day MA | $43.42 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $45.75 |
| RSI | 35.21 |
| Stochastic %K | 21.41 |
| Stochastic %D | 27.41 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
MISL at a Glance
First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in October 2022. It manages $706.00M in assets and charges a 0.65% expense ratio, about $65 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 41 positions. The largest are Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR, 12.75%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX, 8.67%) and Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX, 8.33%). The top 10 holdings make up 64.4% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Industrials (80.2%) and Technology (19.8%). 100.0% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 0.07% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $0.03 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 5.2% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
What is the current price of MISL?
The latest MISL price is $41.61 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $38.84–$51.10. The share price is down 5.2% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for MISL?
MISL's annual expense ratio is 0.65%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does MISL pay dividends?
Yes, MISL pays a 0.07% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was March 26, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of MISL?
As of Oct 4, 2026, MISL's largest holdings are Palantir Technologies Inc. (12.8%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (8.7%), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (8.3%) (combined weight: 29.7%). The fund holds 41 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does MISL compare to similar ETFs?
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