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WDEF ETF · WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF
The WDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by WisdomTree. It is built to track an index: WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS Index. The WDEF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 26 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofEurope Industrials1M perf.-2.19%
Last price
€34.39
1M perf.
+6.05%
1M flows
+€349M
AuM
€4.86B
E/R
0.4%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
WDEF
€34.39
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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WDEF
€34.48
+17.33%
Europe Industrials
+8.76%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.05%  | +17.33% | +35.81% | N/A | N/A | +1.16% | +15.76% | +15.76% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
€34.48
1D NAV change
+1.48%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
26
Inception date
3/4/2025
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Finland
Denmark
Germany
Switzerland
Sweden
Legal structure
Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle
Base currency
EUR
Classification
Investment strategy
The WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF (the “ seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS Index (the " The Index is designed to track the performance of European companies involved in the defence sector
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 | +17.33% | +35.81% | 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
France
26.16%
United Kingdom
25.31%
Germany
14.96%
Sweden
9.60%
Italy
9.42%
Netherlands
7.09%
Norway
4.30%
Unavailable
2.08%
Other
1.10%
Sectors
Industrials
83.66%
Information Technology
1.00%
Unavailable
15.34%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 26
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
THALES
BAE SYSTEMS
RHEINMETALL
SE0021921269
LEONARDO SPA
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
SAFRAN
AIRBUS SE
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DASSAULT AVIATI
KONGSBERG GRUPPEN
HENSOLDT AG
BABCOCK INTL
GB00BNGDN821
DE000RENK730
IT0005599938
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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 WDEF 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.
WDEF’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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27.40% of holdings have positive scoring
74.72% of holdings have negative scoring
23.95%
6.10%
28.27%
40.36%
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
WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS NTR Index - EUR
Index ticker
WTEUDEFN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Number of funds
429
Total AuM
€133.77B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 4.32%
Average expense ratio
0.5435%
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Frequently asked questions about WDEF
What does WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF, WDEF, invest in?
WDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does WDEF replicate?
WDEF tracks the WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS NTR Index - EUR, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of WDEF?
WDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.4%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was WDEF launched?
WDEF was introduced to the market on March 4, 2025. It trades on Finland, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of WDEF?
WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF, WDEF, is provided by WisdomTree. Learn more about WisdomTree here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of WDEF?
WDEF oversees €4.86B in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has WDEF performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, WDEF returned 6.05% over the past month, 17.33% over the last three months and 15.76% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WDEF?
As of March 12, 2026, WDEF recorded net flows of +€349M over the last month and +€988M year-to-date.
Does WDEF distribute dividends?
WDEF follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of WDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, WDEF has significant geographic allocations in France, United Kingdom and Germany.
In which sector or theme does WDEF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, WDEF focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does WDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, WDEF holds 26 positions in its portfolio, with 94.09% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in WDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, WDEF top three holdings include THALES, BAE SYSTEMS and RHEINMETALL.
What is the base currency of WDEF?
The base currency of WDEF is EUR.
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