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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
$35.43
1M perf.
+2.14%
1M flows
+€47M
AuM
€102M
E/R
0.55%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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IDEF
$35.43

Performance & flows

December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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IDEF
$35.56
+17.87%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+2.14%
+17.87%
N/AN/AN/A
-0.56%
+15.43%
+15.43%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
09290C699
ISIN
US09290C6993
AuM
€102M
E/R
0.55%
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
3/10/2026
$35.56
1D NAV change
-0.83%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
113
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
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

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Returns
+17.87%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
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Exposure

Countries
USA
58.57%
United Kingdom
7.99%
Germany
6.47%
Republic of Korea
5.39%
Japan
4.95%
France
3.57%
Canada
2.57%
Netherlands
2.20%
Australia
1.98%
Other
6.29%
Sectors
Industrials
78.29%
Information Technology
6.88%
Materials
2.70%
Energy
2.38%
Unavailable
9.74%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 113
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
GENERAL DYNAMICS
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
LOCKHEED MARTIN
GENERAL ELECTRIC
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
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MITSUBISHI HVY
AIRBUS SE
BAE SYSTEMS
BOEING U
HONEYWELL INTL
SAFRAN
CAMECO
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Sustainability

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No
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Issuer

iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1718
Total AuM
€4.97T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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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 €102M in assets as of March 10, 2026.

How has IDEF performed lately?

Based on data from March 10, 2026, IDEF returned 2.14% over the past month, 17.87% over the last three months and 15.43% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for IDEF?

As of March 10, 2026, IDEF recorded net flows of +€47M over the last month and +€59M year-to-date.

Does IDEF distribute dividends?

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

What are the main country or region exposures of IDEF?

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

In which sector or theme does IDEF invest in?

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

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

As of January 31, 2026, IDEF holds 113 positions in its portfolio, with 48.99% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in IDEF?

As of January 31, 2026, IDEF top three holdings include RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, GENERAL DYNAMICS and NORTHROP GRUMMAN.

What is the base currency of IDEF?

The base currency of IDEF is USD.

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