The Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF continued to rise in the second quarter of 2026, building on a strong start to the year. As of Q2 2026, the ETF generated an approximately 20% year-to-date return, reflecting continued investor confidence in the sector's resilience amid geopolitical tensions, record defense spending, and a recovering commercial aerospace market. Commercial aerospace maintained its recovery momentum in Q2, driven by positive global passenger traffic and production ramps.