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SHLD

Global X Defense Tech ETF

Passive ETF Equity Theme: Global Defense

Not rated

The SHLD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Global X. It is built to track an index: Global X Defense Tech Index. The SHLD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 47 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

$64.37

+$1.1 (+1.77%) yesterday

1:30 PM 08/03/26 Closed

1D price range

$63.74$64.52

52W price range

$58.36$77.59

YTD Perf.

-2.04%

YTD Flows

Annualized volatility

Fund AuM

€6.07B

Share class AuM

€6.07B

TTM Yield

Tracking Error

Tracking Difference

Characteristics

ISIN

US37960A5294

TER

0.5%

Inception date

9/11/2023

Issuer

Global X

Benchmark

Global X Defense Tech Index

Replication method

Dividend policy

Distributing

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PerformanceDec 31, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026

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Sector exposures

Data as of 06/30/26

Industrials

88.59%

Business Services

7.48%

Technology

2.98%

Unavailable

0.95%

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FAQ about SHLD

SHLD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Aerospace & Defense Equities.

SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

SHLD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.5%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

SHLD was introduced to the market on September 11, 2023. It trades on United States

Global X Defense Tech ETF, SHLD, is provided by Global X. Learn more about Global X here.

SHLD oversees €6.07B in assets as of July 31, 2026.

SHLD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 31, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.53%.

As of June 30, 2026, SHLD has significant geographic allocations in USA, Republic of Korea and United Kingdom.

As of June 30, 2026, SHLD focuses largely on Industrials, Business Services and Technology.

As of June 30, 2026, SHLD holds 47 positions in its portfolio, with 76.86% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

As of June 30, 2026, SHLD top three holdings include RTX Corp., General Dynamics Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp..

The base currency of SHLD is USD.

Top 10 holdings

Data as of 06/30/26

RTX Corp.

9.36%

General Dynamics Corp.

8.97%

Lockheed Martin Corp.

8.32%

Northrop Grumman Corp.

7.90%

Palantir Technologies, Inc.

7.48%

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

4.61%

BAE Systems Plc

4.45%

Rheinmetall AG

3.88%

Thales SA

3.69%

HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.

3.49%

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