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WDEF ETF · WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.46%  | -6.92%  | +21.83% | N/A | N/A | -1.31% | -1.31% | +5.49%  | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -6.92% | +21.83% | N/A | N/A |
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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 WDEF 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.
WDEF’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
USFR | WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | €14.58B |
DGRW | WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | €14.06B |
PHAU | WisdomTree Physical Gold | €6.82B |
DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | €5.27B |
DLN | WisdomTree LargeCap Dividend Fund | €5.07B |
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 €4.58B in assets as of April 22, 2026.
How has WDEF performed lately?
Based on data from April 22, 2026, WDEF returned -2.46% over the past month, -6.92% over the last three months and 5.49% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WDEF?
As of April 22, 2026, WDEF recorded net flows of +€38M over the last month and +€1.15B 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 March 31, 2026, WDEF has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
In which sector or theme does WDEF invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, WDEF focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does WDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, WDEF holds 38 positions in its portfolio, with 80.98% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in WDEF?
As of March 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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