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DFNC

iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF

The DFNC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: STOXX Europe Targeted Defence Index. The DFNC ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 28 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.

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PerformanceDec 30, 2025 - Jul 9, 2026
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Data as of 05/31/26
Industrials
98.96%
Unavailable
0.39%
Other
0.58%
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FAQ about DFNC

DFNC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
DFNC tracks the STOXX Europe Targeted Defence Index - EUR, through a full replication replication method.
DFNC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
DFNC was introduced to the market on May 23, 2025. It trades on Hungary, among other exchanges
iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF, DFNC, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
DFNC oversees €363M in assets as of July 9, 2026.
DFNC follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
As of May 31, 2026, DFNC has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
As of May 31, 2026, DFNC focuses largely on Industrials.
As of May 31, 2026, DFNC holds 28 positions in its portfolio, with 96.68% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
As of May 31, 2026, DFNC top three holdings include Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, BAE Systems Plc and Thales SA.
The base currency of DFNC is EUR.
Data as of 05/31/26
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
14.60%
BAE Systems Plc
14.58%
Thales SA
12.37%
Leonardo SpA
11.77%
Rheinmetall AG
10.21%
Saab AB
9.40%
Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
4.47%
Babcock International Group Plc
3.43%
Dassault Aviation SA
2.97%
HENSOLDT AG
2.84%

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