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DEFS ETF · Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF
The DEFS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Amundi. It is built to track an index: STOXX Europe Total Market Defense Capped. The DEFS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 21 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Last update 3/13/2026, 8:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofEurope Industrials1M perf.-2.26%
Last price
€6.25
1M perf.
+4.40%
1M flows
+€49M
AuM
€464M
E/R
0.35%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
DEFS
€6.25
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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DEFS
€6.29
+13.44%
Europe Industrials
+8.77%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.40%  | +13.44% | N/A | N/A | N/A | +0.07% | +11.69% | +11.69% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
€6.29
1D NAV change
+0.81%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
21
Inception date
5/19/2025
Jurisdiction
Luxembourg
Distribution
United Kingdom
Spain
Germany
Austria
Sweden
Legal structure
SICAV
Base currency
EUR
Classification
Investment strategy
Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF Acc seeks to replicate, as closely as possible, whether the trend is rising or falling, the performance of the Stoxx Europe Total Market Defense Capped Index (the Index), and to minimize the tracking error between the net asset value of the Sub-Fund and the performance of the Index
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +13.44% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
United Kingdom
26.42%
Germany
22.53%
France
21.96%
Italy
10.26%
Sweden
9.97%
Netherlands
8.85%
Sectors
Industrials
88.72%
Unavailable
11.28%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 21
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BAE SYSTEMS
THALES
RHEINMETALL
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
LEONARDO SPA
SE0021921269
SAFRAN
AIRBUS SE
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MTU AERO ENGINES
BABCOCK INTL
DASSAULT AVIATI
HENSOLDT AG
DE000RENK730
QINETIQ GRP
CHEMRING GROUP
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about DEFS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
DEFS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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18.47% of holdings have positive scoring
81.53% of holdings have negative scoring
17.40%
11.23%
27.77%
42.53%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
STOXX Europe Total Market Defense Capped Net Return - EUR
Index ticker
SXDCR Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Amundi
Amundi ID Card
Number of funds
633
Total AuM
€362.2B
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.85%
Average expense ratio
0.2336%
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Frequently asked questions about DEFS
What does Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF, DEFS, invest in?
DEFS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does DEFS replicate?
DEFS tracks the STOXX Europe Total Market Defense Capped Net Return - EUR, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DEFS?
DEFS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DEFS launched?
DEFS was introduced to the market on May 19, 2025. It trades on United Kingdom, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of DEFS?
Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF, DEFS, is provided by Amundi. Learn more about Amundi here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DEFS?
DEFS oversees €464M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has DEFS performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, DEFS returned 4.40% over the past month, 13.44% over the last three months and 11.69% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DEFS?
As of March 12, 2026, DEFS recorded net flows of +€49M over the last month and +€178M year-to-date.
Does DEFS distribute dividends?
DEFS follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of DEFS?
As of January 31, 2026, DEFS has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Germany and France.
In which sector or theme does DEFS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, DEFS focuses largely on Industrials.
How many securities does DEFS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, DEFS holds 21 positions in its portfolio, with 97.57% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DEFS?
As of January 31, 2026, DEFS top three holdings include BAE SYSTEMS, THALES and RHEINMETALL.
What is the base currency of DEFS?
The base currency of DEFS is EUR.
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