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KDEF ETF · PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
The KDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Exchange Traded Concepts. It is built to track an index: Korea Defense Industry Index. The KDEF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 20 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/24/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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Last price
$63.36
1M perf.
+14.73%
1M flows
+€9.7M
AuM
€172M
E/R
0.65%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
KDEF
$63.36
Performance & flows
January 26, 2026 → April 24, 2026
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KDEF
$62.54
+10.93%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +14.73% | +10.93% | +118.50% | N/A | N/A | +25.84% | +25.84% | +43.70% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
30151E491
ISIN
US30151E4917
AuM
€172M
E/R
0.65%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
4/24/2026
$62.54
1D NAV change
-0.03%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
20
Inception date
2/5/2025
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 PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Korea Defense Industry Index (the “Index”).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +10.93% | +118.50% | N/A | N/A |
| Volatility | ||||
| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Republic of Korea
89.35%
Unavailable
10.65%
Sectors
Industrials
76.27%
Consumer Discretionary
5.49%
Materials
2.93%
Unavailable
15.31%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 20
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
HANWHA AEROSPACE
HYUNDAI-ROTEM
KOREA AEROSPACE
HANWHA SYSTEMS
SATREC
LIG NEX1 CO LTD
SNT DYNAMICS
POONGSAN
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KR7484590005
HANWHA
DAEWOO SHIPBUILD
SAMKANG M&T
HJ SHIPBUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
KR7484870001
HYUNDAI WIA
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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KDEF
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
Exchange Traded Concepts
Exchange Traded Concepts ID Card
Number of funds
19
Total AuM
€3.99B
Expense ratio range
0.45% - 1%
Average expense ratio
0.7821%
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Frequently asked questions about KDEF
What does PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF, KDEF, invest in?
KDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other South Korean Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does KDEF replicate?
KDEF tracks the Korea Defense Industry Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of KDEF?
KDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.65%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was KDEF launched?
KDEF was introduced to the market on February 5, 2025. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of KDEF?
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF, KDEF, is provided by Exchange Traded Concepts. Learn more about Exchange Traded Concepts here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of KDEF?
KDEF oversees €172M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has KDEF performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, KDEF returned 14.73% over the past month, 10.93% over the last three months and 43.70% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for KDEF?
As of April 24, 2026, KDEF recorded net flows of +€9.6M over the last month and +€79M year-to-date.
Does KDEF distribute dividends?
KDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.18%.
What are the main country or region exposures of KDEF?
As of March 31, 2026, KDEF has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea.
In which sector or theme does KDEF invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, KDEF focuses largely on Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Materials.
How many securities does KDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, KDEF holds 20 positions in its portfolio, with 80.85% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in KDEF?
As of March 31, 2026, KDEF top three holdings include HANWHA AEROSPACE, HYUNDAI-ROTEM and KOREA AEROSPACE.
What is the base currency of KDEF?
The base currency of KDEF is USD.
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