Which Aerospace ETF is the Better Buy in 2026: Invesco Aerospace & Defense or U.S. Global Jets?

The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) and the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) are positioned as two distinct ways to play aerospace in 2026, with the comparison emphasizing performance, costs, and risk exposure. PPA focuses more on military contractors and aerospace manufacturers, reporting an expense ratio of 0.58% and holding 61 securities; it was launched in 2005. JETS, centered on commercial airlines, charges 0.60%, holds 48 securities, and launched in 2015. In trailing 12 months, PPA paid $0.64 per share at a roughly $174.26 price (about 0.40% yield), while JETS paid $0.23 per share around a $29.32 price (about 0.80% yield). PPA’s top holdings include GE Aerospace (7.3%), RTX (7.2%), and Boeing (6.8%), while JETS is led by American Airlines (10.89%), United (11.1%), and Southwest (10.7%). The article highlights that JETS is more exposed to small and mid-cap swings.