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XDEF

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 34 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.

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PerformanceDec 31, 2025 - Jul 30, 2026
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Data as of 06/30/26
Industrials
95.62%
Technology
2.25%
Telecommunications
1.21%
Other
0.92%
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FAQ about XDEF

XDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
XDEF tracks the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation Net Return Index - EUR, through a full replication replication method.
XDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
XDEF was introduced to the market on August 12, 2025. It trades on Finland, among other exchanges
Xtrackers Europe Defence Technologies UCITS ETF, XDEF, is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more about Xtrackers by DWS here.
XDEF oversees €42M in assets as of July 30, 2026.
XDEF follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
As of June 30, 2026, XDEF has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
As of June 30, 2026, XDEF focuses largely on Industrials, Technology and Telecommunications.
As of June 30, 2026, XDEF holds 34 positions in its portfolio, with 91.22% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
As of June 30, 2026, XDEF top three holdings include Safran SA, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc and Airbus SE.
The base currency of XDEF is EUR.
Data as of 06/30/26
Safran SA
11.61%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
11.58%
Airbus SE
11.28%
BAE Systems Plc
9.60%
Rheinmetall AG
8.00%
Thales SA
7.41%
MTU Aero Engines AG
6.86%
Leonardo SpA
6.62%
Saab AB
5.18%
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
3.84%

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