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XDEF

Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies 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 35 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

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$24.04
+$0.19 (+0.80%) today
1:30 PM 08/07/26 Closed
1D price range
$24.02$24.12
52W price range
$20.19$25.04
YTD Perf.
-3.05%
YTD Flows
Annualized volatility
Fund AuM
€4.1M
Share class AuM
€4.1M
TTM Yield
Tracking Error
Tracking Difference
ISIN
US23306X7619
TER
0.35%
Inception date
2/19/2026
Replication method
Dividend policy
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PerformanceJul 31, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026
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Data as of 06/30/26
Industrials
90.73%
Technology
4.41%
Telecommunications
2.49%
Business Services
1.73%
Unavailable
0.64%
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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 50-25 Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
XDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
XDEF was introduced to the market on February 19, 2026. It trades on United States
Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF, XDEF, is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more about Xtrackers by DWS here.
XDEF oversees €4.1M in assets as of August 6, 2026.
XDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
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 35 positions in its portfolio, with 82.17% 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 USD.
Data as of 06/30/26
Safran SA
9.45%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
9.35%
Airbus SE
8.97%
BAE Systems Plc
7.70%
Rheinmetall AG
6.57%
MTU Aero Engines AG
5.41%
Melrose Industries Plc
4.63%
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
4.36%
Thales SA
4.30%
Saab AB
4.24%

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