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DEFS ETF · Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.96%  | -3.77% | N/A | N/A | N/A | +7.57% | +7.57% | +10.05%  | |
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Key fund info
Enterprise
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -3.77% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our 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® 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.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
MEUDN | Amundi Core Stoxx Europe 600 UCITS ETF | €17.8B |
SP5L | Amundi Core S&P 500 Swap UCITS ETF | €13.11B |
MWRD | Amundi Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €12.34B |
GOLD | AMUNDI PHYSICAL GOLD ETC | €11.12B |
WLD | Amundi MSCI World Swap II UCITS ETF | €7.75B |
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 €500M in assets as of April 8, 2026.
How has DEFS performed lately?
Based on data from April 8, 2026, DEFS returned -0.96% over the past month, -3.77% over the last three months and 10.05% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DEFS?
As of April 8, 2026, DEFS recorded net flows of +€46M over the last month and +€219M 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 February 28, 2026, DEFS has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
In which sector or theme does DEFS invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, DEFS focuses largely on Industrials.
How many securities does DEFS hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, DEFS holds 21 positions in its portfolio, with 97.47% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DEFS?
As of February 28, 2026, DEFS top three holdings include BAE SYSTEMS, ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS and SAFRAN.
What is the base currency of DEFS?
The base currency of DEFS is EUR.
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