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IDEF ETF · iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF
The IDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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Last price
$31.74
-1.37%
1M perf.
-7.43%
1M flows
+€108M
AuM
€3.01B
TER
0.55%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
IDEF
$31.74
-1.37%
Performance & flows
February 18, 2026 → May 18, 2026
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IDEF
$32.14
-8.98%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.43% | -8.98% | +28.14% | N/A | N/A | -3.64% | -1.34% | +4.34% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
5/18/2026
$32.14
1D NAV change
+1.30%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
110
Inception date
5/19/2025
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF seeks to maximize total return by investing in companies that Fund management believes are well-positioned to benefit from increased global defense and security spending.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -8.98% | +28.75% | N/A | N/A |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
60.20%
Republic of Korea
9.11%
United Kingdom
6.63%
Germany
5.43%
Japan
4.95%
Australia
3.00%
Canada
2.36%
Israel
1.61%
Unavailable
0.17%
Other
6.54%
Sectors
Industrials
76.34%
Information Technology
7.73%
Materials
2.32%
Energy
2.27%
Unavailable
11.35%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 110
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
LOCKHEED MARTIN
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
GENERAL DYNAMICS
RHEINMETALL
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
MITSUBISHI HVY
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BOEING U
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
BAE SYSTEMS
US7731211089
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
AU000000DRO2
CAMECO
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1756
Total AuM
€5.29T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2835%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €706.5B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €155.72B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €132.23B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €125.45B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €118.81B |
Frequently asked questions about IDEF
What does iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF, IDEF, invest in?
IDEF is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of IDEF?
IDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was IDEF launched?
IDEF was introduced to the market on May 19, 2025. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of IDEF?
iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF, IDEF, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of IDEF?
IDEF oversees €3.01B in assets as of May 18, 2026.
How has IDEF performed lately?
Based on data from May 18, 2026, IDEF returned -7.43% over the past month, -8.98% over the last three months and 4.34% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for IDEF?
As of May 18, 2026, IDEF recorded net flows of +€108M over the last month and +€3.26B year-to-date.
Does IDEF distribute dividends?
IDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 18, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.16%.
What are the main country or region exposures of IDEF?
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF has significant geographic allocations in USA, Republic of Korea and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does IDEF invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Materials.
How many securities does IDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF holds 110 positions in its portfolio, with 51.85% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in IDEF?
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF top three holdings include RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, LOCKHEED MARTIN and PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES.
What is the base currency of IDEF?
The base currency of IDEF is USD.
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