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$ITA

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

BATS

$237.34
-0.09%-$0.220
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
60.0M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$237.34-0.09%$0.2200Prev $237.56LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is ITA down today? It is at $237.34 (-0.09%), and our scanner flagged it 2 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment ITA spikes, and full due diligence on ITA — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$237.34
Change today
-0.09%
Previous close
$237.56
52-week range
$194.59 – $256.60
Valuation & dividend
Dividend yield
0.28% ($0.65)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
60.0M
Short interest
1.6M
▲ +51% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
2.6%
Days to cover
2.1d
Avg daily volume
876K
Classification
Exchange
BATS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.1x
15m
0.3x
1h
1.0x
1D
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Why is $ITA moving today?

Here is the latest on ITA from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ITA today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

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$ITA Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish78Bullish
📰 News: 5 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$ITA Activity

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News· The Motley Fool· 1d ago Bullish
Which Aerospace & Defense ETF Is a Better Buy: Big Bets or Broad Exposure?
Alert· 26d ago 5.2× RVOL
ITA hit 5.208x RVOL at 10:58 AM ET
at $243.31
Alert· 26d ago +0.2% vs EMA
ITA 50EMA (5m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.20% above EMA · slope +0.21%
at $243.90
Alert· 27d ago +1.2% vs EMA
ITA 200EMA (5m) Trending · 80 bars · L3 · +1.22% above EMA · slope +0.26%
at $243.94
Alert· 27d ago +0.3% vs EMA
ITA 200EMA (1m) Trending · 173 bars · L4 · +0.29% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $243.94
Alert· 27d ago 6.1× RVOL
ITA hit 6.097x RVOL at 10:46 AM ET
at $242.64
News· The Motley Fool· 47d ago Bullish
Is iShares' ITA or Tema's NASA the Better Aerospace ETF?
News· The Motley Fool· 68d ago Bullish
Which Defense ETF Is the Better Investment: Global X's SHLD or iShares' ITA?
News· Benzinga· 74d ago Neutral
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran — Defense Stocks, ETFs On Watch
News· The Motley Fool· 77d ago Bullish
Defense Spending Is Surging. MISL Bets on Tech. ITA Bets on Tradition.
News· The Motley Fool· 86d ago Bullish
Aerospace ETF Showdown: XAR vs. ITA
News· Benzinga· 88d ago Neutral
Rocket Lab Hits Key SDA Milestone, Expands Defense Footprint
News· Benzinga· 89d ago Neutral
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ITA stock FAQ

Why is $ITA moving today?

Here is the latest on ITA from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ITA today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the ITA stock price today?

ITA last traded at $237.34, down 0.09% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does ITA pay a dividend?

Yes. ITA currently has a dividend yield of about 0.28% ($0.65 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live ITA alerts?

The ITA Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged ITA 2 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is ITA on?

ITA (iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF) trades on BATS.

Is ITA good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge ITA for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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