Airline stocks have been in the spotlight after the TSA reported the busiest travel day in U.S. history following Thanksgiving.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Transportation/Shipping segment of the equity market, the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 30, 2015.
Record Thanksgiving travel and rebounding bookings are expected to lift airline ETFs like JETS as industry momentum accelerates in the post-shutdown period.
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The fund described operates on a passive management or indexing approach, aiming to replicate the performance of its benchmark index prior to the deduction of fees and expenses. This index includes a specific focus on the aviation sector, encompassing a wide range of entities involved in the airline industry. It spans from U.S. and international passenger airlines to aircraft manufacturers, and extends to include airports, terminal services companies, as well as firms related to airline internet media and services. The determination of the compositions of the index is based on independent industry listings, categorizing all mentioned entities under "Airline Companies." This investment fund is distinguished by its non-diversification, indicating a focused investment strategy primarily within the defined sector of airline companies.
This core service involves the strategic replication of the performance of a specially curated index of airline companies, before the imposition of fees and expenses. The index encompasses a diverse range of entities within the airline industry, including passenger airlines, aircraft manufacturers, airports, and other related services. Through passive management or indexing, the fund aims to provide investors with exposure to the airline industry's growth and performance, leveraging the expertise of independent industry listings to select index components.