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XDEF ETF · Xtrackers Europe Defence Technologies UCITS ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.49%  | +2.49% | N/A | N/A | N/A | -7.98% | +2.49% | +2.49% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.49% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about XDEF 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.
XDEF’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
XEON | Xtrackers II EUR Overnight Rate Swap UCITS ETF | €20.21B |
XDWD | Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF | €16.22B |
XD9U | Xtrackers MSCI USA UCITS ETF | €9.09B |
XMME | Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF | €9.04B |
XDEW | Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF | €9.02B |
Frequently asked questions about XDEF
What does Xtrackers Europe Defence Technologies UCITS ETF, XDEF, invest in?
XDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XDEF replicate?
XDEF tracks the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation Net Return Index - EUR, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XDEF?
XDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XDEF launched?
XDEF was introduced to the market on August 12, 2025. It trades on Luxembourg, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of XDEF?
Xtrackers Europe Defence Technologies UCITS ETF, XDEF, is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more about Xtrackers by DWS here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XDEF?
XDEF oversees €39M in assets as of March 31, 2026.
How has XDEF performed lately?
Based on data from March 31, 2026, XDEF returned -6.49% over the past month, 2.49% over the last three months and 2.49% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XDEF?
As of March 31, 2026, XDEF recorded net flows of +€3.8M over the last month and +€11M year-to-date.
Does XDEF distribute dividends?
XDEF follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of XDEF?
As of February 28, 2026, XDEF has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
In which sector or theme does XDEF invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, XDEF focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does XDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, XDEF holds 28 positions in its portfolio, with 93.39% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XDEF?
As of February 28, 2026, XDEF top three holdings include BAE SYSTEMS, ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS and SAFRAN.
What is the base currency of XDEF?
The base currency of XDEF is EUR.
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