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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
$32.48
+3.38%
1M perf.
-14.25%
1M flows
+€2.94B
AuM
€2.74B
E/R
0.55%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
IDEF
$32.48
+3.38%
Performance & flows
December 30, 2025 → March 30, 2026
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IDEF
$31.40
+1.24%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -14.25% | +1.24% | N/A | N/A | N/A | -12.18% | +1.94% | +1.94% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/30/2026
$31.40
1D NAV change
-2.33%
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
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 | +1.24% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Volatility | ||||
| Perf./Volatility | ||||
| Max drawdown |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
58.89%
United Kingdom
7.81%
Republic of Korea
7.11%
Germany
6.25%
Japan
5.52%
France
2.53%
Australia
2.16%
Canada
1.95%
Israel
1.66%
Other
6.28%
Sectors
Industrials
79.33%
Information Technology
5.76%
Materials
3.25%
Energy
1.61%
Unavailable
10.05%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 113
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
LOCKHEED MARTIN
GENERAL DYNAMICS
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
RHEINMETALL
MITSUBISHI HVY
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BAE SYSTEMS
BOEING U
GENERAL ELECTRIC
US7731211089
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1728
Total AuM
€4.8T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2842%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €609.99B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €143.63B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €120.73B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €114.11B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €108.43B |
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 €2.74B in assets as of March 30, 2026.
How has IDEF performed lately?
Based on data from March 30, 2026, IDEF returned -14.25% over the past month, 1.24% over the last three months and 1.94% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for IDEF?
As of March 30, 2026, IDEF recorded net flows of +€2.96B over the last month and +€3B 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 February 28, 2026, IDEF has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Republic of Korea.
In which sector or theme does IDEF invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, IDEF focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Materials.
How many securities does IDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, IDEF holds 113 positions in its portfolio, with 47.07% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in IDEF?
As of February 28, 2026, IDEF top three holdings include RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, LOCKHEED MARTIN and GENERAL DYNAMICS.
What is the base currency of IDEF?
The base currency of IDEF is USD.
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