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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 37 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofEurope Industrials1M perf.-4.44%
Last price
€31.68
+3.90%
1M perf.
-0.80%
1M flows
-€165M
AuM
€4.31B
TER
0.4%
Rating
Not rated
WDEF
€31.68
+3.90%
Performance & flows
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April 1, 2026 → July 1, 2026
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WDEF
€30.46
-9.93%
Europe Industrials
-3.62%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.80%  | -9.93% | +2.94%  | N/A | N/A | +2.84% | +2.84% | +2.28% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/1/2026
€30.46
1D NAV change
+2.84%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
37
Inception date
3/4/2025
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Norway
Luxembourg
Austria
Denmark
Finland
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 | -9.93% | +2.94% | N/A | N/A |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
France
27.76%
United Kingdom
24.63%
Germany
16.32%
Netherlands
8.37%
Italy
7.30%
Sweden
7.00%
Spain
1.61%
Unavailable
4.06%
Other
2.96%
Sectors
Industrials
91.65%
Technology
3.04%
Unavailable
4.06%
Other
1.26%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 37
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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WDEF
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
WisdomTree
WisdomTree ID Card
Number of funds
440
Total AuM
€137.35B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 4.34%
Average expense ratio
0.5416%
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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 Norway, 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 €4.31B in assets as of July 1, 2026.
How has WDEF performed lately?
Based on data from July 1, 2026, WDEF returned -0.80% over the past month, -9.93% over the last three months and 2.28% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WDEF?
As of July 1, 2026, WDEF recorded net flows of -€165M over the last month and +€1.03B 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 May 31, 2026, WDEF has significant geographic allocations in France, United Kingdom and Germany.
In which sector or theme does WDEF invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, WDEF focuses largely on Industrials and Technology.
How many securities does WDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, WDEF holds 37 positions in its portfolio, with 90.54% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in WDEF?
As of May 31, 2026, WDEF top three holdings include Thales SA, BAE Systems Plc and Rheinmetall AG.
What is the base currency of WDEF?
The base currency of WDEF is EUR.
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