U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) Alternatives
U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WAR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to WAR
WAR charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WAR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | Feb 19, 2026 | WAR vs XDEF | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.35% | Oct 10, 2024 | WAR vs NATO | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | Sep 28, 2011 | WAR vs XAR | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.42% | May 5, 2006 | WAR vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 0.45% | Sep 10, 2025 | WAR vs WDAF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WAR
Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | WAR vs UFO | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 95 | Feb 5, 2025 | WAR vs KDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 94 | Jan 3, 2023 | WAR vs GCAD | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 91 | Oct 26, 2005 | WAR vs PPA | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 91 | Sep 28, 2011 | WAR vs XAR |
Top Performing WAR Alternatives (YTD)
WAR alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 20.17% | Feb 5, 2025 | WAR vs KDEF | |
| Procure Space ETF | 19.69% | Apr 11, 2019 | WAR vs UFO | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 11.28% | Sep 10, 2025 | WAR vs WDAF | |
| REX Drone ETF | 9.89% | Oct 29, 2025 | WAR vs DRNZ | |
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 9.35% | May 19, 2025 | WAR vs IDEF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WAR
WAR alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 20.19% | May 19, 2025 | WAR vs IDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.51% | Jan 3, 2023 | WAR vs GCAD | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 21.55% | Sep 10, 2025 | WAR vs WDGF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.75% | Oct 26, 2005 | WAR vs PPA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 22.94% | Oct 10, 2024 | WAR vs NATO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WAR
WAR alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | Oct 26, 2005 | WAR vs PPA | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.96% | Jan 3, 2023 | WAR vs GCAD | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | May 5, 2006 | WAR vs ITA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | -15.99% | Oct 10, 2024 | WAR vs NATO | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | -17.22% | Sep 28, 2011 | WAR vs XAR |
Other ETFs from US Global
Most popular US Global ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF | Materials | 83 | 9.07% | Jun 27, 2017 | WAR vs GOAU | |
| U.S. Global Jets ETF | Industrials Equities | 36 | -9.98% | Apr 28, 2015 | WAR vs JETS | |
| U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF | Industrials Equities | 91 | 19.73% | Jan 19, 2022 | WAR vs SEA |
Often Compared With WAR
What investors most often compare with WAR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 47 | 2.04% | Oct 22, 2024 | WAR vs EUAD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 13.41% | Sep 11, 2023 | WAR vs SHLD | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 86 | 3.21% | Mar 30, 2021 | WAR vs ARKX |
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