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XDEF ETF · Xtrackers Europe Defence Technologies UCITS ETF
The XDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. It is built to track an index: STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation Index. The XDEF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 28 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofEurope Industrials1M perf.-2.20%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+2.30%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€38M
E/R
0.25%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
XDEF
N/A
Performance & flows
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December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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XDEF
€32.53
+14.31%
Europe Industrials
+11.58%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.30%  | +14.31% | N/A | N/A | N/A | +0.92% | +12.41% | +12.41% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
€32.53
1D NAV change
+1.82%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
28
Inception date
8/12/2025
Jurisdiction
Luxembourg
Distribution
Norway
Switzerland
Austria
United Kingdom
Sweden
Legal structure
SICAV
Base currency
EUR
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
Xtrackers Europe Defence Technologies UCITS ETF aims to replicate the
performance of the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +14.31% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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UCITS
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
United Kingdom
27.55%
Germany
18.06%
France
17.58%
Denmark
9.63%
Netherlands
8.93%
Italy
6.53%
Sweden
6.21%
Norway
3.56%
Spain
1.31%
Other
0.65%
Sectors
Industrials
84.39%
Information Technology
1.61%
Unavailable
13.72%
Other
0.28%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 28
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BAE SYSTEMS
RHEINMETALL
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
DSV AS
SAFRAN
AIRBUS SE
THALES
LEONARDO SPA
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MTU AERO ENGINES
NO0013536151
GB00BNGDN821
BABCOCK INTL
DASSAULT AVIATI
HENSOLDT AG
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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 XDEF 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.
XDEF’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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23.94% of holdings have positive scoring
76.06% of holdings have negative scoring
12.32%
10.20%
7.12%
28.12%
40.82%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Trackinsight replication rating:
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation Net Return Index - EUR
Index ticker
SXDSCR Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Xtrackers by DWS
Xtrackers by DWS ID Card
Number of funds
490
Total AuM
€328.19B
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.95%
Average expense ratio
0.2452%
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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 Norway, 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 €38M in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has XDEF performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, XDEF returned 2.30% over the past month, 14.31% over the last three months and 12.41% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XDEF?
As of March 10, 2026, XDEF recorded net flows of +€7.2M 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 January 31, 2026, XDEF has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Germany and France.
In which sector or theme does XDEF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does XDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF holds 28 positions in its portfolio, with 93.28% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF top three holdings include BAE SYSTEMS, RHEINMETALL and ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS.
What is the base currency of XDEF?
The base currency of XDEF is EUR.
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