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DFND ETF · iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF
The DFND Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped Index. The DFND ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 78 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofWorld Industrials1M perf.+4.81%
Last price
$9.80
-1.83%
1M perf.
+0.10%
1M flows
+€131M
AuM
€1.47B
E/R
0.35%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
DFND
$9.80
-1.83%
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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DFND
$9.92
+12.07%
World Industrials
+16.59%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.10%  | +12.07% | +49.69%  | N/A | N/A | -3.91% | +9.28% | +9.28% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$9.92
1D NAV change
-1.85%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
78
Inception date
2/1/2024
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Norway
Slovakia
Hungary
Poland
Saudi Arabia (Qualified Investor)
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The fund aims for a total return, by combining capital yields and income, which is similar to the yield of the S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 CAPPED INDEX, the Fund reference index ("index").
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 | +12.07% | +49.69%  | N/A | N/A |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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Countries
USA
61.79%
United Kingdom
11.21%
Netherlands
6.41%
Germany
5.86%
France
5.83%
Republic of Korea
2.29%
Canada
1.41%
Italy
1.31%
Sweden
1.19%
Other
2.85%
Sectors
Industrials
92.57%
Materials
1.50%
Unavailable
5.93%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 78
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BOEING U
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
GENERAL ELECTRIC
AIRBUS SE
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS
LOCKHEED MARTIN
RHEINMETALL
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
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SAFRAN
GENERAL DYNAMICS
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
BAE SYSTEMS
TRANSDIGM GROUP
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
US7731211089
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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 DFND 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.
DFND’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
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B
B-
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C
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D
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13.60% of holdings have positive scoring
86.25% of holdings have negative scoring
7.54%
5.72%
39.40%
44.19%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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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
S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped NTR - USD
Index ticker
SPDBADUN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.93T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about DFND
What does iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF, DFND, invest in?
DFND is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Aerospace & Defense Equities.
Which benchmark or index does DFND replicate?
DFND tracks the S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped NTR - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DFND?
DFND carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DFND launched?
DFND was introduced to the market on February 1, 2024. It trades on Norway, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of DFND?
iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF, DFND, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DFND?
DFND oversees €1.47B in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has DFND performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, DFND returned 0.10% over the past month, 12.07% over the last three months and 9.28% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DFND?
As of March 12, 2026, DFND recorded net flows of +€132M over the last month and +€342M year-to-date.
Does DFND distribute dividends?
DFND follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of DFND?
As of January 31, 2026, DFND has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does DFND invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, DFND focuses largely on Industrials and Materials.
How many securities does DFND hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, DFND holds 78 positions in its portfolio, with 73.08% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DFND?
As of January 31, 2026, DFND top three holdings include BOEING U, RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD and GENERAL ELECTRIC.
What is the base currency of DFND?
The base currency of DFND is USD.
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