MISL
+5.85 · +14.35%
$46.60 · NYSE ARCA

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) ETF Analysis | Industrials

First Trust · USA
AUM:$1.5B
#– of – in Industrials ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 69.5% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.60% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is MISL?

The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a rules-based index, however, the index Provider reserves the right to use qualitative judgment to include, exclude, adjust, or postpone the inclusion of a stock in the index which is the ordinary course discretion that the index Provider has to modify which securities qualify for inclusion in the index in accordance with the rules of its selection methodology.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
MISL delivered 69.5% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.60%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 62.0% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$1.5B
Expense Ratio0.60%
Dividend Yield0.35%
Holdings38
Inception DateOct 2022
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.99
CategoryIndustrials
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-9.4%
1Y
+13.2%
3Y
+95.8%
5Y
+120.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in MISL 5 years ago, it would have grown to £22,065 — a gain of £12,065.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

MISL delivered positive returns in 5 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearMISL
2026 YTD+0.6%
2025+41.6%
2024+21.5%
2023+15.0%
2022+8.2%
CAGR 4yr+21.0%
5/5 positive yearsAvg return: +17.4%Worst year: +0.6% (2026)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
27.7%
Moderate
Momentum
+5.7%
30-day change
Support Level
44.31
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.