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DFEN ETF · VanEck Defense UCITS ETF
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Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.38%  | +20.22% | +67.18%  | N/A | N/A | +3.33% | +18.76% | +18.76% | |
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +20.22% | +67.18% | N/A | N/A |
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Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about DFEN ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
DFEN’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €38.66B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €27.9B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.78B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €9.17B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €8.09B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about DFEN
What does VanEck Defense UCITS ETF, DFEN, invest in?
DFEN is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does DFEN replicate?
DFEN tracks the MarketVector Global Defense Industry Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DFEN?
DFEN carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DFEN launched?
DFEN was introduced to the market on March 31, 2023. It trades on Portugal, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of DFEN?
VanEck Defense UCITS ETF, DFEN, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DFEN?
DFEN oversees €8.09B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has DFEN performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, DFEN returned 5.38% over the past month, 20.22% over the last three months and 18.76% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DFEN?
As of March 10, 2026, DFEN recorded net flows of +€298M over the last month and +€637M year-to-date.
Does DFEN distribute dividends?
DFEN follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of DFEN?
As of January 31, 2026, DFEN has significant geographic allocations in USA, Republic of Korea and France.
In which sector or theme does DFEN invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, DFEN focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does DFEN hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, DFEN holds 36 positions in its portfolio, with 73.58% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DFEN?
As of January 31, 2026, DFEN top three holdings include RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, THALES and HANWHA AEROSPACE.
What is the base currency of DFEN?
The base currency of DFEN is USD.
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