Principle Wealth Partners LLC Purchases 8,275 Shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA)

Principle Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) by 49.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,032 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,275 shares during the quarter. Principle Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF were worth $3,169,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in ITA. Picton Mahoney Asset Management grew its stake in shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Picton Mahoney Asset Management now owns 1,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $159,000 after purchasing an additional 4,361,000 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $66,271,000. Modera Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $18,870,000. SPC Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $14,639,000. Finally, Blue Chip Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $11,216,000.

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Price Performance

Shares of BATS:ITA traded up $0.52 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $129.53. 281,689 shares of the company traded hands. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $128.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $122.53. The firm has a market cap of $6.00 billion, a PE ratio of 29.25 and a beta of 0.63. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF has a 52 week low of $145.00 and a 52 week high of $206.56.

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Company Profile

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, formerly iShares Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace & Defense Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index (the Index).