Total Holdings
41
As of Oct 4, 2026
First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
MISLNYSEARCAFirst TrustEquity
$41.61Today:- (-)1Y −5.15%
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 Holdings: First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
Every listed position with its portfolio weight, plus sector breakdown and geographic exposure for this Equity ETF. Analyze fund diversification and concentration.
Top 10 Holdings
64.4%
Share of fund assets
Assets (AUM)
$706.00M
Total fund assets
Expense Ratio
0.65%
Annual management fee
Portfolio Allocations
Distribution breakdown by sector, asset type, and geographic region. Understand the fund's diversification strategy across markets and asset classes.
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Top 40 of 41 MISL Holdings by Portfolio Weight
Holdings as of Oct 4, 2026. Ticker, name, asset type and portfolio weight for each position. Fund disclosures available to us list the largest 40 positions.
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| # | Symbol | Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Stock | 12.75% |
| 2 |  | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | Stock | 8.67% |
| 3 |  | Raytheon Technologies Corporation | Stock | 8.33% |
| 4 |  | The Boeing Company | Stock | 7.78% |
| 5 |  | GE Aerospace | Stock | 7.40% |
| 6 |  | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Stock | 4.21% |
| 7 |  | Northrop Grumman Corporation | Stock | 3.94% |
| 8 |  | General Dynamics Corporation | Stock | 3.90% |
| 9 |  | HEICO Corporation | Stock | 3.71% |
| 10 |  | Rocket Lab Corporation | Stock | 3.70% |
| 11 |  | TransDigm Group Incorporated | Stock | 3.64% |
| 12 |  | L3Harris Technologies, Inc | Stock | 3.61% |
| 13 |  | Howmet Aerospace Inc. | Stock | 3.59% |
| 14 | NPA | New Providence Acquisition Corp | Stock | 2.83% |
| 15 |  | AST SpaceMobile, Inc. | Stock | 2.54% |
| 16 |  | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Stock | 2.34% |
| 17 |  | Woodward, Inc. | Stock | 2.29% |
| 18 |  | Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC | Stock | 2.23% |
| 19 |  | Leidos Holdings, Inc | Stock | 1.80% |
| 20 |  | CACI International Inc | Stock | 1.59% |
| 21 |  | Textron Inc. | Stock | 1.54% |
| 22 |  | Moog Inc. | Stock | 1.42% |
| 23 |  | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc | Stock | 1.25% |
| 24 |  | Leonardo DRS, Inc. | Stock | 1.12% |
| 25 |  | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc | Stock | 1.00% |
| 26 |  | AeroVironment, Inc | Stock | 0.83% |
| 27 |  | Hexcel Corporation | Stock | 0.76% |
| 28 |  | Loar Holdings Inc. | Stock | 0.70% |
| 29 |  | Science Applications International Corporation | Stock | 0.60% |
| 30 |  | Karman Holdings Inc. | Stock | 0.58% |
| 31 |  | AAR Corp | Stock | 0.57% |
| 32 |  | Parsons Corporation | Stock | 0.56% |
| 33 |  | Mercury Systems Inc | Stock | 0.55% |
| 34 |  | KBR Inc | Stock | 0.52% |
| 35 |  | Firefly Aerospace Inc. Common Stock | Stock | 0.42% |
| 36 |  | Intuitive Machines Inc. | Stock | 0.38% |
| 37 |  | Astronics Corporation | Stock | 0.36% |
| 38 |  | Ducommun Incorporated | Stock | 0.28% |
| 39 |  | Voyager Technologies, Inc./DE | Stock | 0.23% |
| 40 |  | National Presto Industries, Inc | Stock | 0.12% |
Source: Fund holdings disclosures. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF Holdings
What are the top holdings in MISL?
As of Oct 4, 2026, First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) holds 41 securities. The largest are Palantir Technologies Inc. (12.75%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (8.67%), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (8.33%). The holdings table lists each position by portfolio weight with its ticker, name and asset type.
How concentrated is MISL's portfolio?
As of Oct 4, 2026, the 10 largest positions make up 64.4% of MISL's assets. A concentrated portfolio has fewer large positions with higher individual weights, while a diversified portfolio distributes holdings more evenly.
What is MISL's sector allocation?
The Sector Allocation chart shows how MISL distributes investments across different industries like Technology, Healthcare, Financials, and more. This sector exposure helps understand the fund's industry diversification strategy.
What countries does MISL invest in?
MISL's geographic exposure is shown in the Countries tab under Portfolio Allocations. This reveals the fund's international diversification and exposure to different regions and global markets.
How diversified is MISL ETF?
MISL's diversification can be assessed by reviewing its 41 holdings (as of Oct 4, 2026), sector allocation, and geographic exposure. A well-diversified ETF spreads investments across multiple securities, sectors, and regions to reduce concentration risk.