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XDEF ETF · 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 28 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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Last price
$23.88
1M perf.
N/A
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€4.2M
E/R
0.35%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
XDEF
$23.88
Performance & flows
February 20, 2026 → March 10, 2026
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XDEF
$24.20
-3.34%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -0.31% | N/A | -2.59% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
23306X761
ISIN
US23306X7619
AuM
€4.2M
E/R
0.35%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
3/10/2026
$24.20
1D NAV change
+2.10%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
28
Inception date
2/19/2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Management Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence, Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
United Kingdom
27.55%
Germany
18.06%
France
17.58%
Denmark
9.63%
Netherlands
8.93%
Italy
6.53%
Sweden
6.21%
Norway
3.56%
Spain
1.31%
Other
0.65%
Sectors
Industrials
84.39%
Information Technology
1.61%
Unavailable
13.72%
Other
0.28%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 28
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BAE SYSTEMS
RHEINMETALL
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
DSV AS
SAFRAN
AIRBUS SE
THALES
LEONARDO SPA
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DASSAULT AVIATI
HENSOLDT AG
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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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
STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index - USD
Index ticker
SXDSCCV Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Xtrackers by DWS
Xtrackers by DWS ID Card
Number of funds
490
Total AuM
€328.19B
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.95%
Average expense ratio
0.2452%
Top 5 funds by Xtrackers by DWS
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XMME | Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF | €9.66B |
XD9U | Xtrackers MSCI USA UCITS ETF | €9.31B |
XDEW | Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF | €9.31B |
Frequently asked questions about XDEF
What does Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF, XDEF, invest in?
XDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to European Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XDEF replicate?
XDEF tracks the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XDEF?
XDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XDEF launched?
XDEF was introduced to the market on February 19, 2026. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of XDEF?
Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF, XDEF, is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more about Xtrackers by DWS here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XDEF?
XDEF oversees €4.2M in assets as of March 10, 2026.
Does XDEF distribute dividends?
XDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of XDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Germany and France.
In which sector or theme does XDEF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF focuses largely on Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does XDEF hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF holds 28 positions in its portfolio, with 93.28% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF top three holdings include BAE SYSTEMS, RHEINMETALL and ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS.
What is the base currency of XDEF?
The base currency of XDEF is USD.
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