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XAR ETF Price Target Suggests 24.4% Upside Amid Defense Developments

Published on 4/3/2026

XAR ETF Price Target Suggests 24.4% Upside Amid Defense Developments

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Eurasia Group's Firas Maksad indicated that President Donald Trump may be nearing a key decision regarding the conflict with Iran, with a target timeframe around mid-April. The arrival of additional U.S. military assets is expected during this period. Analysts have suggested potential strategies for investors to hedge against escalations in the conflict, pointing to defense ETFs such as Invesco Aerospace & Defense (PPA), iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense (ITA), and SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense (XAR). Notably, XAR has a price target of $324.76 per share, indicating a 24.4% upside potential for investors.