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EDEF ETF · BNP Paribas Easy Bloomberg Europe Defense UCITS ETF

The EDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BNP Paribas Asset Management. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Europe Defense Select Index. The EDEF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 34 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
EUR
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LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofEurope Blended Cap1M perf.-5.96%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+2.88%
1M flows
+€507K
AuM
€9.5M
E/R
0.18%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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EDEF
N/A

Performance & flows

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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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EDEF
€11.80
+12.64%
Europe Blended Cap
+2.02%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+2.88%
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+12.64%
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N/AN/AN/A
-1.41%
+10.90%
+10.90%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
ISIN
LU3047998979
AuM
€9.5M
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E/R
0.18%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
3/12/2026
€11.80
1D NAV change
+0.43%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
34
Inception date
5/27/2025
Jurisdiction
Luxembourg
Distribution
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Spain
Legal structure
SICAV
Base currency
EUR
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg Europe Defense Select Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
EUR distributing 
Total AuM of fund
€459M
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the sub-fund is to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg Europe Defense Select Index (Bloomberg: BSHIELDN Index) (the “Index”), including fluctuations, and to maintain the Tracking Error between the sub-fund and the Index below 2%.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+12.64%
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PRIIPS
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Exposure

Countries
Germany
25.26%
France
21.98%
United Kingdom
17.94%
Netherlands
11.62%
Sweden
8.49%
Italy
8.25%
Norway
4.67%
Spain
1.68%
Other
0.10%
Sectors
Industrials
78.11%
Information Technology
2.55%
Materials
2.06%
Unavailable
17.28%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 34
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
RHEINMETALL
SAFRAN
AIRBUS SE
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
SE0021921269
LEONARDO SPA
THALES
MTU AERO ENGINES
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BAE SYSTEMS
NO0013536151
DASSAULT AVIATI
THYSSEN-KRUPP
HENSOLDT AG
DE000RENK730
INDRA SISTEMAS
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

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Data as of December 31, 2025
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.


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

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Holdings review
18.71% of holdings have positive scoring
81.29% of holdings have negative scoring
14.88%
9.54%
34.29%
37.46%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Issuer

BNP Paribas Asset Management
BNP Paribas Asset Management ID Card
Number of funds
168
Total AuM
€43.34B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 0.41%
Average expense ratio
0.1905%

Frequently asked questions about EDEF

What does BNP Paribas Easy Bloomberg Europe Defense UCITS ETF, EDEF, invest in?

EDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to European Equities.

Which benchmark or index does EDEF replicate?

EDEF tracks the Bloomberg Europe Defense Select NTR Index - EUR, through a full replication replication method.

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

EDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.18%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was EDEF launched?

EDEF was introduced to the market on May 27, 2025. It trades on United Kingdom, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of EDEF?

BNP Paribas Easy Bloomberg Europe Defense UCITS ETF, EDEF, is provided by BNP Paribas Asset Management. Learn more about BNP Paribas Asset Management here.

Does EDEF have multiple share classes?

Yes, EDEF is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .

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

EDEF oversees €9.5M in assets as of March 12, 2026.

How has EDEF performed lately?

Based on data from March 12, 2026, EDEF returned 2.88% over the past month, 12.64% over the last three months and 10.90% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for EDEF?

As of March 12, 2026, EDEF recorded net flows of +€507K over the last month and +€2.1M year-to-date.

Does EDEF distribute dividends?

EDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.

What are the main country or region exposures of EDEF?

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

In which sector or theme does EDEF invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, EDEF focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Materials.

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

As of January 31, 2026, EDEF holds 34 positions in its portfolio, with 91.50% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in EDEF?

As of January 31, 2026, EDEF top three holdings include RHEINMETALL, SAFRAN and AIRBUS SE.

What is the base currency of EDEF?

The base currency of EDEF is EUR.

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