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DFNC ETF · 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 26 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofEurope Industrials1M perf.+3.43%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-0.08%
1M flows
+€28M
AuM
€346M
TER
0.35%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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Performance & flows

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DFNC
€5.33
-7.23%
Europe Industrials
-5.27%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-0.08%
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-7.23%
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-2.46%
-2.46%
+6.02%
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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE000IAXNM41
AuM
€346M
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TER
0.35%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/30/2026
€5.33
1D NAV change
+2.19%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
26
Inception date
5/23/2025
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Poland
Norway
Denmark
Liechtenstein
Austria
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
EUR
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The fund aims to achieve a total return, through a combination of capital growth and income on the Fund’s assets, which reflects the return of the STOXX Europe Targeted Defence Index, the Fund’s benchmark index (“Index”).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-7.23%
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Exposure

Countries
United Kingdom
34.45%
France
18.41%
Germany
15.90%
Italy
12.58%
Sweden
10.32%
Turkey
3.96%
Netherlands
2.05%
Norway
1.86%
Unavailable
0.12%
Other
0.36%
Sectors
Industrials
85.70%
Unavailable
14.17%
Other
0.13%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 26
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
BAE SYSTEMS
THALES
LEONARDO SPA
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
RHEINMETALL
SE0021921269
ASELSAN ELEKTRONIK
BABCOCK INTL
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DASSAULT AVIATI
HENSOLDT AG
SAFRAN
AIRBUS SE
DE000RENK730
NO0013536151
QINETIQ GRP
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about DFNC ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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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.


DFNC’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
20.81% of holdings have positive scoring
79.31% of holdings have negative scoring
20.15%
5.82%
27.03%
46.46%
Consensus levels
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Weak
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Replication

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1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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DFNC
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

iShares
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Number of funds
1742
Total AuM
€5.19T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%

Frequently asked questions about DFNC

What does iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF, DFNC, invest in?

DFNC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other European Aerospace & Defense Equities.

Which benchmark or index does DFNC replicate?

DFNC tracks the STOXX Europe Targeted Defence Index - EUR, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DFNC?

DFNC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was DFNC launched?

DFNC was introduced to the market on May 23, 2025. It trades on Poland, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of DFNC?

iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF, DFNC, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DFNC?

DFNC oversees €346M in assets as of April 30, 2026.

How has DFNC performed lately?

Based on data from April 30, 2026, DFNC returned -0.08% over the past month, -7.23% over the last three months and 6.02% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for DFNC?

As of April 30, 2026, DFNC recorded net flows of +€28M over the last month and +€226M year-to-date.

Does DFNC distribute dividends?

DFNC follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.

What are the main country or region exposures of DFNC?

As of March 31, 2026, DFNC has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, France and Germany.

In which sector or theme does DFNC invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, DFNC focuses largely on Industrials.

How many securities does DFNC hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, DFNC holds 26 positions in its portfolio, with 97.60% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in DFNC?

As of March 31, 2026, DFNC top three holdings include BAE SYSTEMS, THALES and LEONARDO SPA.

What is the base currency of DFNC?

The base currency of DFNC is EUR.

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