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IDEF.B ETF · Manulife Smart International Defensive Equity ETF
The IDEF.B Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Manulife Investments. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofWorld Blended Cap1M perf.-3.66%
Last price
$14.93
1M perf.
-4.19%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€2.4M
E/R
0.32%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
IDEF.B
$14.93
Performance & flows
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IDEF.B
$14.91
+3.96%
World Blended Cap
+0.97%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.19%  | +3.96%  | +16.48% | +43.98% | N/A | -5.25% | +4.86% | +4.86%  | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$14.91
1D NAV change
-0.71%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
146
Inception date
11/9/2022
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The ETF seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of international securities while also seeking to reduce overall market sensitivity. Any exposure that the portion of the portfolio of the ETF attributable to the Unhedged Units may have to foreign currencies will not be hedged back to the Canadian
dollar.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.96% | +16.48% | +43.98% | N/A |
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UCITS
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
17.55%
United Kingdom
11.83%
Switzerland
10.38%
Australia
6.10%
Hong Kong
5.98%
France
5.49%
Netherlands
5.33%
Singapore
4.38%
Unavailable
8.63%
Other
24.33%
Sectors
Financials
16.73%
Industrials
11.86%
Consumer Staples
11.43%
Communication Services
10.90%
Consumer Discretionary
8.47%
Health Care
7.40%
Energy
6.83%
Information Technology
5.53%
Unavailable
12.52%
Other
8.33%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 146
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS
SWISSCOM
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING
ASML HOLDING
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SHELL PLC
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ORANGE
FISHER PAYKEL
HKT-SS
KBC GROEP
ROCHE
SWISS PRIME SITE
NESTLE SA
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No
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Manulife Investments
Manulife Investments ID Card
Number of funds
41
Total AuM
€4.12B
Expense ratio range
0.22% - 0.83%
Average expense ratio
0.4834%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IDIV.B | Manulife Smart International Dividend ETF | €758M |
CDIV | Manulife Smart Dividend ETF | €746M |
BSKT | Manulife Smart Core Bond ETF | €468M |
TERM | Manulife Smart Short Term Bond ETF | €383M |
MEME.B | Manulife Multifactor Emerging Markets Index ETF | €347M |
Frequently asked questions about IDEF.B
What does Manulife Smart International Defensive Equity ETF, IDEF.B, invest in?
IDEF.B is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of IDEF.B?
IDEF.B carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.32%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was IDEF.B launched?
IDEF.B was introduced to the market on November 9, 2022. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of IDEF.B?
Manulife Smart International Defensive Equity ETF, IDEF.B, is provided by Manulife Investments. Learn more about Manulife Investments here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of IDEF.B?
IDEF.B oversees €2.4M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has IDEF.B performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, IDEF.B returned -4.19% over the past month, 3.96% over the last three months and 4.86% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for IDEF.B?
As of March 12, 2026, IDEF.B recorded net flows of -€640 over the last month and -€641 year-to-date.
Does IDEF.B distribute dividends?
IDEF.B follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.37%.
What are the main country or region exposures of IDEF.B?
As of January 31, 2026, IDEF.B has significant geographic allocations in Japan, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does IDEF.B invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, IDEF.B focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples.
How many securities does IDEF.B hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, IDEF.B holds 146 positions in its portfolio, with 23.62% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in IDEF.B?
As of January 31, 2026, IDEF.B top three holdings include DBS GROUP HOLDINGS, SWISSCOM and OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING.
What is the base currency of IDEF.B?
The base currency of IDEF.B is CAD.
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