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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 19 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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Last price
$57.52
1M perf.
-8.29%
1M flows
+€16M
AuM
€146M
E/R
0.65%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
KDEF
$57.52
Performance & flows
January 2, 2026 → April 2, 2026
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KDEF
$55.31
+23.54%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.29% | +23.54% | +124.20% | N/A | N/A | +11.29% | +11.29% | +27.09% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
30151E491
ISIN
US30151E4917
AuM
€146M
E/R
0.65%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
4/2/2026
$55.31
1D NAV change
+11.29%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
19
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 | +23.54% | +124.20% | 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
Republic of Korea
85.76%
Unavailable
14.24%
Sectors
Industrials
73.32%
Consumer Discretionary
6.39%
Materials
3.50%
Unavailable
16.79%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 19
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
HANWHA AEROSPACE
HYUNDAI-ROTEM
KOREA AEROSPACE
SATREC
HANWHA SYSTEMS
LIG NEX1 CO LTD
POONGSAN
SNT DYNAMICS
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HANWHA
DAEWOO SHIPBUILD
KR7484870001
RAINBOW ROBOTICS INC
HYUNDAI WIA
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD
HJ SHIPBUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Korea Defense Industry Index - USD
Index ticker
KDEFNV Index
Index dividend policy
PI
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer
Exchange Traded Concepts
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Number of funds
19
Total AuM
€3.57B
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 €146M in assets as of April 2, 2026.
How has KDEF performed lately?
Based on data from April 2, 2026, KDEF returned -8.29% over the past month, 23.54% over the last three months and 27.09% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for KDEF?
As of April 2, 2026, KDEF recorded net flows of +€16M over the last month and +€70M year-to-date.
Does KDEF distribute dividends?
KDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.34%.
What are the main country or region exposures of KDEF?
As of February 28, 2026, KDEF has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea.
In which sector or theme does KDEF invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, KDEF focuses largely on Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Materials.
How many securities does KDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, KDEF holds 19 positions in its portfolio, with 78.85% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in KDEF?
As of February 28, 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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