Investing Port

This fund provides exposure to an interesting segment of the industrials industry, the aerospace and defense sector. Companies in this sector tend to be rather large, slow growing, but remarkably stable due to the widespread use of long-term government contracts for most of their services. However, this focus on the government could also present a downside especially if defense spending declines sharply in the years ahead or if budget concerns force drastic cuts to more 'discretionary' defense programs. For those willing to take the risks of the industry, ITA remains a viable choice as it is significantly less expensive than its counterpart, PPA. However, the fund is less liquid and more heavily concentrated in top names, suggesting that those seeking broad exposure might be better served with PPA. Yet on the other hand, for investors seeking exposure to just the top names in the industry and those that are most impacted by the trends of the sector, ITA is a solid choice despite its relatively undiversified portfolio.