Has Pain From Boeing's 737 MAX Issues Been Pleasure For Other Aerospace Stocks?

Boeing Co. BA shares are down about 26% from highs in February and March of this year as the fallout continues from two mass fatality crashes involving the company's 737 Max jet and the model's subsequent grounding. 

Are investors looking for a Boeing replacement in their portfolio? 

Other companies in the aerospace and defense group have performed well since the 737 Max scandal began. 

Here's a look at the year-to-date performance of some aerospace and defense stocks: 

• General Dynamics Corporation GD is up 12%.
• Raytheon Co. RTN is up 28%.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation LMT is up 31%.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC is up 32%.
• TransDigm Group Incorporated TDG is up 38%.

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