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GUARD ETF · BNP Paribas Easy Bloomberg Europe Defense UCITS ETF

The GUARD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BNP Paribas Asset Management. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Europe Defense Select Index. The GUARD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 36 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
EUR
Last update 6/5/2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofEurope Blended Cap1M perf.+2.81%
Last price
€10.71
1M perf.
-0.34%
1M flows
+€66M
AuM
€529M
TER
0.18%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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GUARD
€10.71

Performance & flows

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GUARD
€10.63
-11.70%
Europe Blended Cap
+3.58%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-0.34%
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-11.70%
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-1.41%
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N/AN/A
-5.14%
-2.25%
-0.15%
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Flows

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Main characteristics
ISIN
LU3047998896
AuM
€529M
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TER
0.18%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
6/4/2026
€10.63
1D NAV change
+1.34%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
36
Inception date
5/27/2025
Jurisdiction
Luxembourg
Distribution
France
United Kingdom
Denmark
Czech Republic
Austria
Legal structure
SICAV
Base currency
EUR
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
EUR capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€538M
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
-11.70%
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-1.41%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
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UCITS
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
France
22.99%
Germany
21.49%
United Kingdom
18.02%
Netherlands
14.62%
Italy
8.35%
Sweden
7.03%
Norway
5.74%
Spain
1.57%
Other
0.17%
Sectors
Industrials
79.89%
Information Technology
2.39%
Unavailable
17.72%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 36
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
AIRBUS SE
RHEINMETALL
SAFRAN
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
LEONARDO SPA
THALES
SE0021921269
BAE SYSTEMS
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MTU AERO ENGINES
NO0013536151
DASSAULT AVIATI
HENSOLDT AG
DE000RENK730
INDRA SISTEMAS
NL0015073TS8
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of March 31, 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 GUARD 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.


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

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Holdings review
16.91% of holdings have positive scoring
83.09% of holdings have negative scoring
13.45%
8.20%
36.59%
38.30%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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Issuer

BNP Paribas Asset Management
BNP Paribas Asset Management ID Card
Number of funds
218
Total AuM
€53.65B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 0.7%
Average expense ratio
0.2032%

Frequently asked questions about GUARD

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

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

Which benchmark or index does GUARD replicate?

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

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

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

When was GUARD launched?

GUARD was introduced to the market on May 27, 2025. It trades on France, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of GUARD?

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

Does GUARD have multiple share classes?

Yes, GUARD 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 GUARD?

GUARD oversees €529M in assets as of June 4, 2026.

How has GUARD performed lately?

Based on data from June 4, 2026, GUARD returned -0.34% over the past month, -11.70% over the last three months and -0.15% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for GUARD?

As of June 4, 2026, GUARD recorded net flows of +€66M over the last month and +€277M year-to-date.

Does GUARD distribute dividends?

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

What are the main country or region exposures of GUARD?

As of April 30, 2026, GUARD has significant geographic allocations in France, Germany and United Kingdom.

In which sector or theme does GUARD invest in?

As of April 30, 2026, GUARD focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.

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

As of April 30, 2026, GUARD holds 36 positions in its portfolio, with 90.92% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in GUARD?

As of April 30, 2026, GUARD top three holdings include AIRBUS SE, RHEINMETALL and SAFRAN.

What is the base currency of GUARD?

The base currency of GUARD is EUR.

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