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WDGF ETF · WisdomTree Global Defense Fund
The WDGF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by WisdomTree. It is built to track an index: WisdomTree Global Defense Index. The WDGF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 88 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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Last price
$34.97
1M perf.
+4.47%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€7.6M
E/R
0.45%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
WDGF
$34.97
Performance & flows
December 11, 2025 → March 11, 2026
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WDGF
$35.13
+16.73%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.47% | +16.73% | N/A | N/A | N/A | +0.52% | +14.95% | +14.95% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
97717Y329
ISIN
US97717Y3291
AuM
€7.6M
E/R
0.45%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
3/11/2026
$35.13
1D NAV change
-1.26%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
88
Inception date
9/11/2025
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 WisdomTree Global Defense Fund (the “Fund”) seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Global Defense 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 | +16.73% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
54.63%
United Kingdom
9.20%
France
6.23%
Germany
6.17%
India
6.09%
Republic of Korea
6.01%
Italy
2.86%
Sweden
2.85%
Israel
2.29%
Other
3.62%
Sectors
Industrials
81.51%
Information Technology
4.70%
Materials
1.12%
Unavailable
12.67%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 88
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
LOCKHEED MARTIN
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
BAE SYSTEMS
BOEING U
RHEINMETALL
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
GENERAL DYNAMICS
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
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THALES
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
HANWHA AEROSPACE
SE0021921269
LEONARDO SPA
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
BHARAT ELECTRONICS
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about WDGF ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
WDGF’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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16.20% of holdings have positive scoring
83.86% of holdings have negative scoring
12.06%
34.78%
46.34%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
WisdomTree Global Defense NTR Index - USD
Index ticker
WTGDEFN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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WisdomTree
WisdomTree ID Card
Number of funds
429
Total AuM
€134.26B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 4.32%
Average expense ratio
0.5435%
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Frequently asked questions about WDGF
What does WisdomTree Global Defense Fund, WDGF, invest in?
WDGF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does WDGF replicate?
WDGF tracks the WisdomTree Global Defense NTR Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of WDGF?
WDGF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.45%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was WDGF launched?
WDGF was introduced to the market on September 11, 2025. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of WDGF?
WisdomTree Global Defense Fund, WDGF, is provided by WisdomTree. Learn more about WisdomTree here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of WDGF?
WDGF oversees €7.6M in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has WDGF performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, WDGF returned 4.47% over the past month, 16.73% over the last three months and 14.95% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WDGF?
As of March 11, 2026, WDGF recorded net flows of +€3.8M year-to-date.
Does WDGF distribute dividends?
WDGF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of WDGF?
As of January 31, 2026, WDGF has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and France.
In which sector or theme does WDGF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, WDGF focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Materials.
How many securities does WDGF hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, WDGF holds 88 positions in its portfolio, with 59.89% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in WDGF?
As of January 31, 2026, WDGF top three holdings include LOCKHEED MARTIN, NORTHROP GRUMMAN and BAE SYSTEMS.
What is the base currency of WDGF?
The base currency of WDGF is USD.
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