Is Investing in the First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) a Good Idea?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 24 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Overview of the ETF: The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL), launched on October 25, 2022, aims to provide broad exposure to the Aerospace & Defense sector, with assets over $201.27 million and an annual operating expense of 0.6%.
Performance and Holdings: MISL has shown a 34.43% increase this year and a 29.72% rise over the past year, with a concentrated portfolio of about 35 holdings, where the top 10 account for 60.33% of total assets. It holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating strong potential for investors.
Analyst Views on MISL
Wall Street analysts forecast MISL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MISL is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
