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WDEF ETF · WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund
The WDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by WisdomTree. It is built to track an index: WisdomTree Europe Defense Index. The WDEF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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Last price
$32.69
1M perf.
-0.34%
1M flows
+€20M
AuM
€76M
E/R
0.45%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
WDEF
$32.69
Performance & flows
December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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WDEF
$32.59
+13.35%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.34% | +13.35% | N/A | N/A | N/A | -2.32% | +12.14% | +12.14% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
97717Y337
ISIN
US97717Y3374
AuM
€76M
E/R
0.45%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
3/13/2026
$32.59
1D NAV change
-1.23%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
N/A
Inception date
7/16/2025
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (the “Fund”) seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Europe Defense Index (the “Index”).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +13.35% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
WisdomTree Europe Defense NTR Index - USD
Index ticker
WTEUDFN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Number of funds
429
Total AuM
€133.29B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 4.32%
Average expense ratio
0.5435%
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Frequently asked questions about WDEF
What does WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund, WDEF, invest in?
WDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does WDEF replicate?
WDEF tracks the WisdomTree Europe Defense NTR Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of WDEF?
WDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.45%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was WDEF launched?
WDEF was introduced to the market on July 16, 2025. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of WDEF?
WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund, WDEF, is provided by WisdomTree. Learn more about WisdomTree here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of WDEF?
WDEF oversees €76M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has WDEF performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, WDEF returned -0.34% over the past month, 13.35% over the last three months and 12.14% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WDEF?
As of March 13, 2026, WDEF recorded net flows of +€20M over the last month and +€47M year-to-date.
Does WDEF distribute dividends?
WDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What is the base currency of WDEF?
The base currency of WDEF is USD.
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